Dinner

Lamb Rogan Josh

A rich, warmly spiced Indian lamb curry simmered with yogurt until tender and thick, finished with chopped coriander.

  • 1 hr 20 min
  • 600 kcal
  • Indian
  • Curry

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

Lamb Rogan Josh

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Put the onions in a food processor and whizz until very finely chopped.

  2. Step 2:

    Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan.

  3. Step 3:

    Fry the onion with the lid on, stirring every now and then, until really golden and soft.

  4. Step 4:

    Add the garlic and ginger, then fry for 5 minutes more.

    5 min
  5. Step 5:

    Add the Madras paste, paprika, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves to the pan with the tomato purée.

  6. Step 6:

    Stir well over the heat for about 30 seconds.

  7. Step 7:

    Add the lamb and 300ml water, then stir to mix.

  8. Step 8:

    Turn down the heat, then add the yogurt.

  9. Step 9:

    Cover the pan and gently simmer for 40–60 minutes, until the lamb is tender and the sauce is thick.

    40–60 min
  10. Step 10:

    Serve scattered with coriander, with plain basmati or pilau rice.

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