Beef Rogan Josh With Coconut Sambal Recipe

Name: Beef Rogan Josh With Coconut Sambal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil; 3 1/3 pounds beef stew meat cubed; 4 cloves garlic crushed; 4 cardamom pods bruised; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 onion medium, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons Garam Masala; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 cup beef stock; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; pappadums Cooked, to serve; 1 sambal FOR THE COCONUT; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely grated; 1 clove garlic crushed; 1 cup flaked coconut; 1 red chili pepper fresh long, seeded, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
3 1/3 pounds beef stew meat cubed
4 cloves garlic crushed
4 cardamom pods bruised
1 cinnamon stick
1 onion medium, chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup beef stock
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
pappadums Cooked, to serve
1 sambal FOR THE COCONUT
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely grated
1 clove garlic crushed
1 cup flaked coconut
1 red chili pepper fresh long, seeded, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/4 cup lemon juice

1
Heat ghee in a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Cook beef, in batches, until lightly browned. Remove beef from pan.
2
Add garlic, cardamom, cinnamon and onion to the pan; cook and stir for 5 mins or until soft. Add ground coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala and a pinch of salt; cook and stir for 30 seconds or until mixture is fragrant.
3
Return beef to pan with 1 tbsp of the yogurt; stir until well coated in spice mixture. Add remaining yogurt, 1 tbsp at a time. Stir in stock.
4
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Remove lid; simmer for 30 mins or until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in cilantro.
5
Meanwhile, for the coconut sambal, heat oil in a small skillet on medium-low heat. Add cumin, ginger and garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add spice mixture to remaining ingredients and 2 tbsp water in a medium bowl; mix well.
6
Serve rogan josh with coconut sambal and pappadums.

1122

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil, 3 1/3 pounds beef stew meat cubed, 4 cloves garlic crushed, 4 cardamom pods bruised, and more.

Yes, Beef Rogan Josh With Coconut Sambal falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Rogan Josh With Coconut Sambal

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Variations & substitutions

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