Lamb Rogan Josh
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Lamb Rogan Josh
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 25minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 1hour |
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Ingredients
Rogan Josh Paste
- 2tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2tsp Coriander Seeds
- 1tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1tsp Black Peppercornswhole peppercorns
- 2Cloves Garlicthinly sliced
- 1tsp Ground Ginger
- 1tbsp Ground Paprika
- 2tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2tsp Ground Chilli
- 2tbsp Peanut Oil
- 2tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 Long Red Chillisdeseeded and thinly sliced
- 1bunch Coriander Leaves
Lamb
- 2tbsp Olive Oiluse Ghee if readily available
- 1kg Lamb Legboneless – cut into bite size pieces
- 2 Brown Onionsdiced
- 6 Cardamom Pods
- 4 Bay Leaves
- 1/2cup Rogan Josh Paste
- 1cup Plain Greek Yoghurt
- 1 1/3cups water
- 2tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1tsp Garam Masala
- Coriander Leavesdiced to garnish
- 1 Long Red Chillithinly sliced to garnish
- Basmati Riceto serve
Instructions
Rogan Josh Paste
- Heat a small frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds & black peppercorns to pan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Remove pan from heat and transfer seeds to a small food processor and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Process seeds until finely ground.
- Add garlic & ground ginger and process to mix through to a paste.
- Add peanut oil, tomato paste, chilli and coriander leaves. Continue processing until a smooth paste is formed. Note: this will produce about 2/3 cup of Rogan Josh Paste.
Lamb
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add lamb and cook until browned. Cook in batches and add extra olive oil if required. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add onion, cardamon pods & bay leaves to pan and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup rogan josh paste, stir to mix through and cook for about 2 minutes or until fragrant, while stirring regularly.
- Return lamb to pan then add yoghurt & water. Stir to mix through. Season as required.
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes (uncovered) or until lamb is tender.
- Add lemon juice & garam masala, stir to mix through then remove from heat.
- Serve with basmati rice, garnished with coriander and chilli.