Rogan Josh

Name: Rogan Josh
Ingredients: 2 lbs. lean lamb; 1/4 cup flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. butter or vegetable oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp. ground coriander; 1 tbsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. turmeric; 1 tsp. finely chopped gingerroot; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 (14-oz.) can chopped tomatoes in juice; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 2 tbsp. plain yogurt; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, to serve

18 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs. lean lamb
1/4 cup flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. butter or vegetable oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp. ground coriander
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. finely chopped gingerroot
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garam masala
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 (14-oz.) can chopped tomatoes in juice
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. plain yogurt
2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
1/4 cup sliced almonds, to serve

Directions

1

Trim the lamb of any visible fat and cut into 2-inch pieces.
2

Put the flour onto a plate, season with salt and pepper, and roll the lamb in the flour to coat it all over.
3

In a large skillet, heat the butter or oil, and fry the lamb in batches until nicely browned.
4

Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate and set aside.
5

Add a little more butter to the pan if necessary, add the onion and garlic, and fry for 5 minutes until softened.
6

Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, chili powder, and garam masala, and cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
7

Stir in the rest of the flour, then gradually add 1/2 cup chicken stock and mix well.
8

Add the tomatoes and, stirring continuously to deglaze the pan, bring to a boil.
9

Simmer for 3 minutes, and transfer to the slow cooker.
10

Add the sugar and lamb, stir, and cover.
11

Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
12

Just before serving, stir in the yogurt and chopped cilantro, and taste for seasoning, adjusting if necessary.
13

Serve sprinkled with the sliced almonds.