Lamb Rogan Josh
- tracey797
- Jan 11, 2024
- 2 min read
Rogan Josh is an Indian lamb curry with a flavorful combination of spices in a creamy tomato curry sauce. The secret is to layer the spices slowly and simmer until the lamb is fall apart tender and the flavors have come together in the sauce. I like to let the delicate flavors of the combination of the spices in this dish speak for themselves, so I don't make my Rogan Josh too hot, but you can certainly amp up the peppers if you like more bite in your curry.

Ingredients
3.5 Tbsp butter (or ghee if preferred)
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
6 tsp cardamom
1 large onion , finely chopped
3 cloves garlic , finely minced
1 Tbsp ginger, finely grated
5 Tbsp tomato paste or sauce (not ketchup)
1 tsp salt
1.5lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1.2" cubes
1.5 cups chicken stock, salt reduced (broth)
SPICES
2 Tbsp paprika, normal or sweet
3/4 tsp chilli powder (or to taste, depending on how spicy you like it)
4 tsp ground coriander
4 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp turmeric powder
3 tsp garam marsala (if you cannot find this, substitute curry powder)
SERVING/GARNISH
1/2 cup plain yoghurt (Greek yogurt is fine, Skyr is better)
Chopped coriander leaves
Basmati or long grained white rice
Method
Melt butter or ghee over medium heat in large heavy based pot. Add cinnamon, cardamom and garam masala and cook for one minute.
Add onion and cook for 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until pieces are golden and starting the brown on the edges.
Add the garlic and ginger, cook for another minute.
Stir in all the remaining spices, cook for 30 seconds.
Mix in the tomato puree/paste and salt, then add chicken stock.
Add the lamb, stir, and bring to simmer.
Place the lid on and adjust the heat to low or medium low so it's simmering very gently. This is the key to tender lamb.
Cook for 1 hour 45 minutes, giving it an occasional stir to ensure the lamb does not stick, until the lamb is very tender.
Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes (to reduce the sauce slightly) - the lamb should be very tender by this stage.
Stir in the yogurt, and add some more garam masala if desired.
Check seasoning is as you like it, add any additional spice and simmer for another few minutes to incorporate the flavors.
Serve over basmati or long grained white rice, sprinkled with fresh coriander leaves.
In the Glass
A rich curry like Rogan Josh just calls for a crisp, refreshing beer. Taj Mahal is our favorite beer to enjoy with curry, but any Indian beer will work well. If you cannot find Indian beer, then a crisp lager will also work. Make sure it is super cold and ideally chill the glass before your pour it.
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