Name: Rogan josh with raita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: rogan josh; 1 kilogram boned leg of lamb, trimmed,; diced into 3cm pieces; 2 teaspoon ground cardamom, ground cumin; 20 gram butter; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 medium brown onions (300g), sliced thinly; 4 centimetre piece fresh ginger, grated; 4 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup (125ml) beef stock; 410 gram can crushed tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 200 gram natural yoghurt; 3/4 cup (110g) slivered almonds, roasted; 1 long red chilli, sliced thinly; naan bread, to serve; Raita; 1 cup (280g) thick natural yoghurt; 1 lebanese cucumber, seeded, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped; pinch ground cumin

Rogan josh with raita

Rogan josh

Skip to Recipe

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

Total

2H 20M

Ingredients

rogan josh

1 kilogram boned leg of lamb, trimmed,

diced into 3cm pieces

2 teaspoon ground cardamom, ground cumin

20 gram butter

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 medium brown onions (300g), sliced thinly

4 centimetre piece fresh ginger, grated

4 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon sweet paprika

2 teaspoon ground coriander

2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 cup (125ml) beef stock

410 gram can crushed tomatoes

2 bay leaves

2 cinnamon sticks

200 gram natural yoghurt

3/4 cup (110g) slivered almonds, roasted

1 long red chilli, sliced thinly

naan bread, to serve

Raita

1 cup (280g) thick natural yoghurt

1 lebanese cucumber, seeded, chopped finely

1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped

pinch ground cumin

Method

Rogan josh

1.In a medium-sized bowl, combine lamb and spices.

2.In a large deep saucepan, heat butter and half the oil, Cook the lamb, in batches, for 2-4 minutes, or until browned all over. Remove from pan.

3.In the same pan, heat the remaining oil and cook onion, ginger, garlic, paprika and cayenne over low heat, stirring for about 2-3 minutes, or until onion softens.

4.Return lamb to pan with stock, undrained tomatoes, bay leaves and cinnamon. Add yoghurt, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring well between each addition; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 1 and a half hours, or until lamb is tender.

5.Meanwhile, to make raita: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Season to taste.

6.Remove lamb from stove. Sprinkle lamb with nuts and chilli. Serve with raita and warmed naan bread, if desired.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Rogan josh

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%