Rogan Josh: An Indian Lamb Dish

Name: Rogan Josh: An Indian Lamb Dish
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 to 2 1/2 pounds lamb, cubed; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup vegetable, canola, or sunflower cooking oil; 1 (2-inch) stick cinnamon; 5 to 6 cardamom pods; 8 to 10 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon peppercorns; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 3 to 4 Kashmiri dry red chiles, coarsely ground; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 2 cups beef, or lamb stock; 1 cup water; Kosher salt, to taste; 5 teaspoons light cream, or half-and-half; Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

A flavorful Rogan Josh features tender lamb in a rich, reduced gravy, offering aromatic spices with a mild chili kick.

⭐ 4 (70 reviews) Prep: 30 minCook: 40 minTotal: 70 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Lunch Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

Combine lamb and yogurt in a bowl; set aside to marinate.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat, then add whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns) and fry until slightly darker.
Add onions and fry until lightly golden.
Stir in ginger and garlic paste; fry for one minute.
Add ground spices (chiles, garam masala, coriander, cumin, turmeric) and fry until oil separates from the mixture.
Incorporate the lamb and yogurt mixture; fry thoroughly.
Pour in beef stock and water, add salt to taste.
Simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy reduces and thickens.
Whisk cream until smooth, then stir into the curry.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 723 kcal

Carbohydrate: 11 g

Cholesterol: 187 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 50 g

Saturated Fat: 18 g

Sodium: 456 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 53 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g