Lamb Rogan Josh: Authentic Spiced Pakistani Curry

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 500 g chopped lamb
• 45 ml olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 ml grated fresh ginger
• 30 ml tomato paste
• 5 ml black pepper
• 5 ml cumin powder
• 5 ml of turmeric
• 5 ml cinnamon powder
• 5 ml cardamom powder
• 5 ml ground cloves
• 5 ml cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 ml of salt
• 30 ml fresh cilantro, chopped

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and fry until golden brown on all sides.
2. Add the onion and fry until transparent. Add the garlic and fresh ginger, cooking for a few more minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste along with the black pepper, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and cayenne pepper. Cook this spice mixture, stirring continuously for a few minutes.
4. Add the bay leaf and salt. Pour 500 ml of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and cook over low heat for about an hour or until the lamb is very tender.
5. Remove the bay leaf before serving and sprinkle generously with fresh cilantro.