Rogan Josh روجان جوش

Rogan Josh روجان جوش

Lamb Rogan Josh @canarybasmati

The cat jumped on the table and I had to fight him for the lamb! If you notice any hair on my dishdash or my hands blame the cat. But that’s how good the dish is 😂

Ingredients:

– 5 bay leaves
– 2 sticks of cinnamon
– 5 cloves
– 4 cardamom pods
– 1 tbsp fennel seeds ( or 1 tsp powder )
– 1 tbsp ginger powder
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 2 kgs lamb shanks
– 2 cups washed & soaked @canarybasmati
– 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
– 1 to 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 can of tomatoes ( optional )
– 3 tbsps yogurt
– 1 tbsp garam masala

– start by toasting the aromatics with the chili powder then add the lamb shanks.

– add the spices the tomato paste & sear them till the shanks take a bit of a color.

– add the tomato can along with the water then cook the lamb till fork tender.

– toast the same aromatics in a drizzle of oil then add the washed & soaked rice and season it with salt.

– add 2 cups of water & a 1 cup of milk ( optional but makes a huge difference in the aroma ) and once the water gets absorbed drop the heat to the lowest possible. Cover and let it cook for 20 minutes.

– once the lamb is tender. Add the yogurt. Garam masala and let it thicken uncovered for 10 minutes

– garnish the shanks with onions and coriander. Serve it with the rice and enjoy.

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