Lamb Rogan Josh Recipe

Lamb Rogan Josh (Serves 4)

An aromatic, medium spiced curry. Perfect with plain basmati rice and naan bread...

Ingredients: 500g Lamb Leg or Shoulder (Cubed)
                           1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
                           1-2 Red Chilli(s) (Sliced)
                           150g Roasted Red Peppers (Sliced)
                           2 Onions (Peeled & Diced)
                           Thumb-Sized Piece of Ginger (Peeled & Finely Chopped)
                           4 Cloves of Garlic (Peeled & Crushed)
                           1 Bay Leaf
                           1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
                           1 Teaspoon Paprika
                           1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
                           1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
                           1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
                           200ml Passata
                           500ml Lamb or Chicken Stock
                           Small Handful of Fresh Coriander (Roughly Chopped)

Method:

1. In a large casserole pan, sweat the onions, garlic, chilli(s), roasted pepper and ginger on a medium heat, for 10-15 minutes until soft.

2. Add all the spices and cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Than add the lamb and brown the meat evenly.

3. After the lamb has been fried for 3-4 minutes, add the passata and stock and bring the curry to the boil.

4. Once at this stage, turn the hob down to a low heat, put a lid on and cook for 2-3 hours.

5. Add the fresh coriander and season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

6. Serve immediately.