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Lamb Rogan Josh

Indulge in the rich and authentic flavors of Kashmiri cuisine with this flavorful recipe for lamb Rogan Josh, made in the traditional Kashmiri Pandit style! This dish is also incredibly easy to make and it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect option for those busy weeknights when you want to serve up a quick and satisfying meal without sacrificing taste.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu
Servings: 3
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

To grind together:

Instructions

Prep:

  • Cut the lamb into medium-sized pieces and set them aside.
  • Grind the fennel seeds into a powder.
  • To this, add yogurt and remaining powdered spices (ground ginger, ground coriander, and chili powder). Blend it until it is smooth and lump-free.

Making rogan josh:

  • Heat ghee in a kadhai or thick bottom frying pan.
  • Add cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, whole black pepper, black cardamom, dry red chili, and hing. Fry for a few seconds.
  • Add the lamb pieces and mix well. Saute on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until they are browned on all sides.
  • Add ½ cup water and mix well. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the yogurt mixture and salt to the lamb, and mix well.
  • Add some water to adjust consistency and bring it to a boil. Simmer on low heat for about 15 mins or until the lamb is completely cooked.
  • Serve hot with steamed Basmati rice.

Notes

Use bone-in lamb curry pieces for best-tasting rogan josh.
I prefer to blend yogurt and ground spices for a few seconds so that it is smooth and lump-free. If the yogurt is not smooth, it will split and curdle when added to the lamb. Alternatively, you can also whisk them well; however, make sure there are no lumps.
Grind the fennel seeds first before blending in other spices and yogurt. Alternatively, you can also use fennel powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7014IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 6mg