Rogan Josh
Description
Rogan Josh Spice Mix
Yield
6 Servings
Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
3 hours
Total time
3 hours, 30 minutes
Ingredients
5 T Vegetable oil (I use coconut )
6 Red chilli
10 Green cardamom pods
2 Bay leaves
6 Cloves
10 Black peppercorns
1 Cinnamon stick
4 Onion (sliced finely)
2 T Ginger (crushed)
8 clv Garlic (crushed)
1 kg Lamb (Leg or shoulder cut into curry pieces)
2 t Coriander powder (dhania) (I dry roast seeds and crush them)
4 t Cumin powder (jeera) (I dry roast seeds and crush them)
2 T Paprika
6 T Yoghurt (I use amasi)
1 t Salt
Instructions
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<li>Heat oil. Fry red chillies until almost burnt and set aside.
<li>Add whole dry spices and bay leaves. Fry for 30 seconds.
<li>Add onions. Fry, covered, stirring frequently until golden brown.
<li>Add ginger/garlic paste and stir for 30 seconds.
<li>Add meat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Meat should release its fat and juices.
<li>Add powdered spices. Stir and cook for a minute.
<li>Add yoghurt one tablespoon at a time; stir until it cooks. Repeat with rest of yoghurt.
<li>Cover and let simmer for hours if needed.
<li>Add salt to taste. Cook for a further 10-15 minutes adding a few tablespoons of water if needed.
<li>Serve with the previously fried red chillies arranged on top.
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