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Lamb Rogan Josh

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5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Calories: 1018kcal
Servings: 2 People

Ingredients

  • 750g (1.6lbs) - Diced Lamb Leg or Shoulder
  • ¾ Cup (170g) - Natural Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp (28g) - Ghee or Clarified Butter
  • 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Canola Oil
  • 1 - Cinnamon Stick
  • 5 - Green Cardamom Pods
  • 4 - Whole Cloves
  • 1 ½ tsp (4.5g) - Cumin Seeds
  • 3 - Dried Bay Leaves
  • 3 - Shallots, Thinly Sliced
  • 4 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 15g (0.7oz) - Ginger, Peeled & Minced
  • Hot Water - Enough to just reach the top of the ingredients (Don't completely cover)
  • 2 Tbsp (14g) - Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp (1.5g) - Ground Fennel or Leaves
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5g) - Ground Ginger
  • ¾ Cup (180ml) - Hot Water
  • Seasoning To Taste

Saffron Rice

  • 1 Cup (200g) - Jasmine Rice, Washed
  • 2 Cups (500ml) - Water
  • 10 - Saffron Sprigs (Optional)
  • Seasoning To Taste

Serving & Garnishing

  • Coriander (Cilantro)
  • Naan Bread

Method

  • Combine the lamb & yogurt in a bowl, mix well. Wrap tightly & allow to marinate in the fridge for 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
    Lamb Rogan Josh Marinating
  • In a small bowl or jar, combine the red chilli powder (Kashmiri), ground fennel or leaves & ground ginger. Pour in the water & mix until smooth, set aside.
    Lamb Rogan Josh Spice Mix
  • In a large pot, heat the ghee or clarified butter & canola oil over medium heat. Once melted add in the cinnamon, green cardamom pods, cloves, cumin seeds & bay leaves. Fry for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
    Lamb Rogan Josh Toasting Spices
  • Add in the thinly sliced shallots & saute for 5-6 minutes or until golden & translucent. Add in the minced garlic & ginger, fry for 1 minute, stirring the whole time.
    Lamb Rogan Josh Saute Onion
  • Place in the marinated lamb & yogurt (scraping all the yogurt in to avoid wastage), mix well & cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in enough hot water to only just reach the top of the ingredients (don't cover it otherwise it will be too runny) & bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, place on a lid & simmer for 40 minutes.
    Lamb Rogan Josh Sauce
  • Remove the lid & add in the chilli, fennel, ground ginger & water mix. Season to taste & mix well. Allow to continue simmering uncovered for a further 20 minutes or until reduced, thickened & the lamb is tender.
    Lamb Rogan Josh Spice Sauce
  • In the meantime, place a saucepan over high heat, add in the washed rice, saffron & sea salt flakes, mix well & bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, place on a lid & simmer for 14 minutes undisturbed. Turn it off the heat, leave the lid on & allow it to steam for 4 minutes. Remove the lid & fluff with a fork.
    Lamb Rogan Josh Rice
  • Serve over the steamed saffron rice & garnish with coriander (cilantro). Serve with naan bread or any toasted bread.
    Lamb Rogan Josh Serving
Calories 1018kcalCarbohydrates 102gProtein 68gFat 37gSaturated Fat 14gPolyunsaturated Fat 5gMonounsaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 191mgSodium 324mgPotassium 1330mgFiber 8gSugar 7gVitamin A 2099IUVitamin C 7mgCalcium 245mgIron 8mg