Rogan Josh Recipe

Name: Rogan Josh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean lamb, cubed (fat free); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 inch fresh gingerroot, grated; 5 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 bay leaves; 4 green cardamom pods, split open; 1 onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 14 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato puree

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean lamb, cubed (fat free)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch fresh gingerroot, grated
5 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 bay leaves
4 green cardamom pods, split open
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
14 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato puree

1
Mix the lemon juice with he yogurt, salt, 1 clove of garlic and the ginger.
2
Add the meat stir to coat the meat and set aside to marinate overnight.
3
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the cumin seeds till they start to pop,add the bay leaves and cardamom and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add the onion and the other garlic clove and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Add the lamb and it's marinade and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and tomato puree with 1/4 pint water, stir.
7
Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer till neat is tender.
8
Serve with cumin rice.

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean lamb, cubed (fat free), 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Rogan Josh 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!

Rogan Josh

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