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
  1. Heat oil. Fry red chillies until almost burnt and set aside.
  2. Add whole dry spices and bay leaves. Fry for 30 seconds.
  3. Add onions. Fry, covered, stirring frequently until golden brown.
  4. Add ginger/garlic paste and stir for 30 seconds.
  5. Add meat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Meat should release its fat and juices.
  6. Add powdered spices. Stir and cook for a minute.
  7. Add yoghurt one tablespoon at a time; stir until it cooks. Repeat with rest of yoghurt.
  8. Cover and let simmer for hours if needed.
  9. Add salt to taste. Cook for a further 10-15 minutes adding a few tablespoons of water if needed.
  10. Serve with the previously fried red chillies arranged on top.

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