Rogan Josh

Recipe for: CURRY – ROGAN JOSH 

Ingredients: 

• 4 tblsp sunflower oil
• 7 black peppercorns
• 2 black cardamoms
• 5 green cardamoms
• 3 cloves
• 5cm cinnamon stick
• 1 blade mace
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 750g lamb/ mutton, cubed
• 6 large cloves garlic, peeled
• 12g fresh ginger, eeled
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp ground fennel
• 1½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 medium large tomatoes, pureed
• 3 tblsp natural yoghurt
• Handful fresh coriander leaves & stalks, chopped

Method: 

1. heat the oil & fry the whole spices until sizzling
2. add the onion & cook until golden – 8 to 10 minutes
3. add the lamb & stir until coloured all over – 3 minutes
4. meanwhile, using a blender, make a paste of the garlic, ginger & a splash of water
5. add the paste to the pan, lower the heat, and cook for 2 minutes
6. add the powdered spices & salt & stir for 40 seconds
7. add the tomatoes, turn up the heat, and cook until the oil separates from the masala – about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (add a splash of water if it looks a little dry)
8. add enough water to almost cover the meat, turn the heat right down, and simmer very gently for 35-40 minutes, or until the meat s tender
9. stir in the yoghurt & warm through
10. add the fresh coriander, sir & serve

What else you need to know: 

1. the sauce should be thick & creamy