Rogan Josh (Indian Lamb Curry)

Start this Indian lamb curry dish by toasting a variety of seeds and making your own masala seasoning, then enjoy the aromas as the lamb simmers to tender perfection on your stove.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 373 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• ⅛ teaspoon ground mace
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
• 12 peppercorns
• 5 tablespoons ghee
• 5 cardamom pods, seeds removed and crushed
• 1 ½ pounds mutton, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make masala seasoning by combining coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, poppy seeds, peppercorns, and cloves in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until toasted and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 2

Transfer toasted seeds to a blender. Add 1/4 cup water, garlic, and ginger. Blend until combined and set aside.

Step 3

Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and crushed cardamom seeds. Cook and stir until onions are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in reserved masala seasoning, salt, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, mace, and nutmeg; cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in crushed tomatoes; cook for 5 minutes. Add yogurt; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add mutton and remaining 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to low and cook until mutton is tender, 1 to 2 hours.