Easy Lamb Rogan Josh

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5 from 24 votes

Lamb rogan josh is one of the most popular curry house treats. Make this easy lamb rogan josh recipe at home to enjoy it at its freshest and best.

Servings: people

Author: Helen Best-Shaw

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 45

Ingredients

Spices

1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp coriander seed
6 cloves
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
6 cardamom pots
5 cm cinnamon stick

Other Ingredients

1 tbs sunflower oil
450 g lamb - diced
1 onion
3 cloves garlic - peeled & chopped
5 cm fresh ginger
440 g tinned tomatoes
100 g yogurt - optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 160°C / 140°C fan / gas mark 3 / 325°F. In a shallow ovenproof pan with a lid, fry the chilli powder, coriander seed, garam masala, turmeric and paprika in the oil.
Fry over a medium heat, stirring all the time until fragrant.
Add the chopped onion. Stir well, making sure that its evenly coated by the spice mixture. Cook for a few minutes
Add the diced lamb and garlic. Fry for a few minutes, stirring all the time.
Add the chopped tomatoes, grated ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick and cardamom pod. Stir again.
Cover the pan and cook at 160°C / 140°C fan / gas mark 3 / 325°F for about 75–90 minutes.
Check part way through cooking and add a little water if the curry looks as if it is drying out, it will depend how well the lid of your pan fits.
Stir through the yogurt, if using, and serve.

Notes

This lamb roghan josh recipe is very adaptable. If you want a lighter version, cut back on the lamb. Add more vegetables (aubergine, okra, peas and carrots all work), and perhaps some lentils, then stir spinach through at the end of cooking.
Stir in yogurt at the end to create a richer dish.
Curries like a lamb rogan josh are nearly always better made in advance and reheated. This dish is perfect for batch cooking, freezing and then reheating
Toast some almonds or cashews to garnish.

Nutritional Information

This recipe is 15 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion

• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

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