Lamb Rogan Josh

Ingredients

• 500g lamb shoulder, cubed
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 2 onions, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 400ml canned tomatoes
• 150ml plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 green cardamom pods
• salt and pepper
• fresh cilantro
• 200g cooked basmati rice

Method

1. Heat ghee and brown lamb in batches; set aside.
2. Sauté onions until golden, add garlic and ginger.
3. Add spices and tomato paste, cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add canned tomatoes and return lamb to pan; bring to simmer.
5. Add yogurt and whole spices, cover and cook for 30 minutes until lamb is tender and cooked through (63°C/145°F).
6. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, serve with rice.