Rogan Josh (Indian lamb in spiced cream sauce) Recipe

Name: Rogan Josh (Indian lamb in spiced cream sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lamb cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon coriander ground; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 each onions chopped; 1 each chile pepper or more as needed; 2 cloves garlic crushed, or more as needed; 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) or oil; 1/4 cup yogurt, plain; 1/2 cup water or more to 1 cup; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream optional; 2 teaspoons garam masala

Servings: persons

2 pounds lamb cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon coriander ground
2 teaspoons cumin ground
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 each onions chopped
1 each chile pepper or more as needed
2 cloves garlic crushed, or more as needed
1 tablespoon ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) or oil
1/4 cup yogurt, plain
1/2 cup water or more to 1 cup
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream optional
2 teaspoons garam masala

1
In a large bowl, mix the lamb, paprika, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of the salt and marinate for at least one hour, or preferably overnight.
2
Add the onions, chiles, garlic, ginger and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl of a food processor or blender and puree.
3
Add the water if necessary to form a paste.
4
Heat the ghee or oil over medium-high flame in a heavy-bottomed pot, wok or kadhai.
5
Working in batches, brown the meat on all sides, removing each batch to a plate as it finishes.
6
Add more ghee or oil to the pot if necessary and saute the onion puree, stirring constantly, until it cooks down and begins to brown.
7
Add the yogurt bit by bit, cooking down until it is all added.
8
Return the meat to the pot and add enough water to make a rich sauce.
9
Bring to a boil and then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
10
Remove from heat and stir in the cream and garam masala.
11
Adjust seasonings and serve with naan or rice.
12
Variations
13
A little tomato paste may be added to the onion puree instead of the water if you like.
14
Beef can be substituted for lamb, but lamb is the classic meat for this dish.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lamb cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon coriander ground, 2 teaspoons cumin ground, and more.

Yes, Rogan Josh (Indian lamb in spiced cream sauce) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Rogan Josh (Indian lamb in spiced cream sauce)

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