Description
Spicy Lamb Rogan Josh brings Kashmir’s rich culinary heritage to your kitchen, blending aromatic spices with tender lamb in a deeply satisfying curry. Simmered to perfection, you’ll savor complex flavors that transport senses directly to India’s most cherished regional cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 750 grams (26.5 ounces) lamb leg, cubed
Spices:
- 1.2 tablespoons hot chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1.2 teaspoons ground cardamom
Aromatics and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 4 cloves
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 5 centimeters piece of ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons tomato puree
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) natural yogurt
- 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Craft a aromatic spice blend by combining key ingredients into a smooth, homogeneous mixture, ensuring each component is well incorporated.
- Sear lamb pieces in a hot skillet, working in small batches to achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture and develops deep flavor profiles.
- Create a fragrant base by gently sweating whole aromatic spices and finely chopped onions until they become translucent and release their essential oils.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger, followed by the prepared spice paste, allowing the ingredients to bloom and intensify their complex flavors for approximately 2 minutes.
- Reunite the seared lamb with the spice-infused foundation, carefully pour in liquid, and allow the curry to gently simmer for 60 minutes, transforming the meat into a tender, succulent delicacy.
- Meticulously remove the whole spices to prevent overwhelming the delicate balance of flavors, then tenderly fold in yogurt, creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Elevate the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped coriander leaves, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish that complements the rich, aromatic curry.
Notes
- Marinate lamb overnight in yogurt and spices for deeper, more intense flavor infusion.
- Choose high-quality, fatty lamb cuts like shoulder or leg for tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Use freshly ground whole spices instead of pre-ground versions to enhance authentic aromatic profile.
- For gluten-free option, ensure all spice blends are certified gluten-free and replace wheat-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg