Rogan Josh

Name: Rogan Josh
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain yogurt plus extra to serve; 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger peeled, grated; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 1/4 pounds leg of lamb boneless, trimmed, cubed; 3 onions 2 roughly chopped, 1 thinly sliced; 4 red peppers halved, deseeded, 1 roughly chopped, remainder sliced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped, plus extra to serve; 2 red chilies deseeded; 5 tablespoons butter or ghee; 2 tablespoons Garam Masala; 1 tablespoon paprika; 28 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 cup chicken stock; 4 1/2 ounces baby spinach; steamed rice to serve; papadums or naan, to serve; raita tomato, to serve

19 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain yogurt plus extra to serve
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger peeled, grated
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 1/4 pounds leg of lamb boneless, trimmed, cubed
3 onions 2 roughly chopped, 1 thinly sliced
4 red peppers halved, deseeded, 1 roughly chopped, remainder sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped, plus extra to serve
2 red chilies deseeded
5 tablespoons butter or ghee
2 tablespoons Garam Masala
1 tablespoon paprika
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
4 1/2 ounces baby spinach
steamed rice to serve
papadums or naan, to serve
raita tomato, to serve

Directions

1

Combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, turmeric and ground coriander. Add lamb and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for about 1 hour to marinate.
2

In a food processor, combine chopped onions, chopped pepper, cilantro roots and chilies. Process until smooth. Set aside.
3

Melt butter in a saucepan over high heat. Add remaining onion and peppers and garam masala. Saute for 2-3 mins, until golden. Add chili paste and paprika. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for 5 mins. Add lamb, diced tomatoes and stock. Season. Bring to a boil then simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour - 1 hour 30 mins, until meat is very tender. Add spinach and cilantro leaves.
4

Serve with extra cilantro, rice, papadams, yogurt and raita.