Rogan Josh (Anjum Anand) - Indian
Recipe created by Ross Burden for Taste of Asia in association with Alsace wines. Delicious with Pinot Gris: the light hints of ginger in the wine, combined with the overall richness makes it a perfect match.
Serves 2
Ingredients
5 tbsp vegetable oil
7 black peppercorns, left whole
3 black cardamom pods, left whole
5 green cardamom pods, left whole
4 cloves, left whole
1 cinnamon stick
1 piece of mace
1 onion, finely chopped
750g/1½lb leg of lamb or mutton, bone intact, cut into
pieces
6 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole
2cm/¾in piece ginger, peeled and cut in half
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp ground fennel seeds
1½ tsp garam masala
salt, to taste
2 tomatoes, blended to a pulp in a food processor
3 tbsp plain yoghurt, stirred
handful chopped fresh coriander, leaves and stalks
Method
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 8 mins
Total time: 18 mins
Ease of Cooking: Easy
1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the black
peppercorns, black and green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon and
mace and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the spices are sizzling and
fragrant.
2. Add the chopped onion and fry for 8-10 minutes, stirring
regularly, until golden-brown.
3. Add the lamb pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring
continually, until golden-brown all over.
4. Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the garlic cloves and
ginger with one tablespoon of water to a fine paste.
5. Add the garlic and ginger paste to the lamb mixture, stir
well to combine, then reduce the heat and continue to cook for 3-4
minutes, stirring regularly.
6. Stir in the powdered coriander, cumin, red chilli powder,
fennel seeds, garam masala, salt, tomato pulp and yoghurt, cover
the pan with a lid, then reduce the heat to a low heat and simmer
for 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce has almost completely dried
out.
7. Add 2-3 tablespoons of boiling water to the sauce, stir well
and simmer for a further 7-8 minutes, stirring continually and
adding splashes of water as necessary, until the volume of liquid
has reduced and the sauce has thickened.
8. Add enough boiling water to almost cover the lamb, bring the
mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer or
8-10 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked through.
9. Stir in the chopped coriander just before serving.