Lamb Rogan Josh

Method

1. 1
   • leg of lamb 800 g
   • vegetable oil 4 tbsp

   Brown the lamb — Brown the lamb in the oil in batches over high heat for 10 minutes, then set aside.

   ⏱10 min
2. 2
   • onion 2
   • garlic 6
   • fresh ginger 30 g
   • green cardamom pod 4
   • whole clove 4
   • ground cinnamon 1 tsp
   • bay leaf 2
   • ground cumin 2 tsp
   • ground coriander 2 tsp
   • smoked paprika 2 tsp
   • chilli powder 1 tsp

   Build the spiced onion base — Cook the onion for 8 minutes, then add garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay and fry 2 minutes. Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, and chilli powder.

   ⏱10 min
3. 3
   • leg of lamb 800 g
   • plain yogurt 200 g
   • canned tomatoes 400 g
   • water 3 dl

   Add yogurt and tomatoes — Return the lamb, stir in the yogurt a spoon at a time, then add the tomatoes and water.

4. 4
   • leg of lamb 800 g
   • garam masala 2 tsp
   • salt to taste
   • fresh cilantro 3 tbsp

   Simmer until tender — Cover and simmer gently for 80 minutes until the lamb is fork-tender and the sauce is deep red. Stir in the garam masala, season with salt, and finish with cilantro.

   ⏱1 hr 20 min