Lamb Rogan Josh

This classic Indian lamb rogan josh is made with mutton or lamb cooked with yogurt sauce and caramelized onions. Wonderful Indian spices perfume the lamb with rich, authentic flavors, aroma, and color.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lbs Lamb (sliced shoulder or leg)
• 1 lb Onions (sliced, )
• 2 tbsp Oil (or ghee)
• 1/2 cup Cilantro (for garnish)
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
• 8 large Fresh garlic cloves ( minced)
• 3 inch Fresh ginger (fresh grated)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• 2 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Ground cumin powder
• 2 tbsp Sweet smoked paprika (or Kashmir chili powder)
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper (or more sweet smoked paprika)
• 3/4 tsp Fennel power ((sauf))
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 6 Green cardamoms
• 4 Black cardamoms
• 1 Stick cinnamon
• 4 Cloves
• 1/2 Star anise
• 2 Bay leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Lamb - Trim off excess fat and cut the lamb into 2 to 3-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Next, add the garlic and ginger and combine well.
2. 2Marinade - Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and combine well.
3. 3Then, add the lamb to the marinade and set it aside to marinate for an hour on the counter or overnight in the fridge.
4. 4Whole spice - Add the spices to a mortar and pestle. Lightly pound to crush them – you want the cardamoms to open and the cinnamon to become a bit smaller.
5. 5In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottom saute pan, add one tablespoon of oil or ghee. Saute the whole spices for a minute.
6. 6Then, add the onions with a pinch of salt. Saute onions until lightly golden – about 5 to 7 minutes.
7. 7Once the onions have been caramelized, add the marinated lamb and remaining oil/ghee.
8. 8Cook on high for 2 minutes while stirring constantly until the meat is no longer pink.
9. 9Next, add 1/2 cup water and bring it to a boil. Cover the pan, lower the heat, and let simmer on low until the lamb is cooked to fork-tender, about 1½ to 2 hours.
10. 10When the lamb is fork-tender, taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro. You can also sprinkle some garam masala and fennel powder for added flavor.
11. 11Enjoy!