Lamb rogan josh
This classic lamb rogan josh features a deep, fragrant sauce made from freshly toasted spices, cinnamon, and rich tomato purée. Slow-simmered until thick and glossy, the dish offers a bold, warming flavour with a balanced touch of heat. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with steamed basmati rice or naan.
Ingredients
- Bay leaf5 pieces
- water400 ml
Instructions
4 steps- 1
To make the paste, in a mixer, blend together the coriander stalks, red chilli, ground spices and salt. Mix in the tomato purée.
- 2
To cook the lamb, heat the oil in a large heavy-based casserole. Fry the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, bay leaves and cloves for 2 minutes. Add the onion and lamb and fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the spice paste and fry for another 2 minutes, stirring
- 4
Add 400ml/14fl oz water, then cover with a lid and simmer for 40-50 minutes, until cooked. Stir in the yoghurt and cook for 10 minutes. Serve garnished with the fresh coriander leaves.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 250 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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