Lamb Rogan Josh Recipe - Cooking Index
This is a classic Indian curry that's perfect for a party. Use lean lamb (or substitute beef) and marinate overnight for layers of deep, rich flavor. Serve the tender lamb curry with golden Indian Rice Pilau, seasoned with cinnamon, turmeric and cardamom.
Type: Lamb2 lbs | 908g / 32oz | Lean lamb shoulder - trimmed, and |
Cut into chunks | ||
1/2 cup | 118ml | Plain yogurt |
4 | Green cardamom pods | |
1 | Cinnamon stick (small) | |
= (or 1/2 tspn ground cinnamon) | ||
2 teaspoons | 10ml | Paprika |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Turmeric |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Ground coriander |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Cayenne pepper |
2 teaspoons | 10ml | Garam masala |
2 cups | 125g / 4.4oz | Canned tomatoes |
2 | Garlic cloves - peeled | |
1 | Onion - chopped (large) | |
1 | Ginger root - (abt 2") | |
3 tablespoons | 45ml | Vegetable oil |
1 cup | 237ml | Water |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Chopped cilantro |
Cilantro springs - for garnish |
In a bowl or zippered plastic bag, toss lamb with yogurt. In a blender or spice grinder, pulverize whole cardamom and cinnamon. Add to lamb mixture with paprika, turmeric, coriander, cumin and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In a food processor, combine garam masala, tomatoes, garlic, onions and ginger; puree until smooth.
In a pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomato mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in lamb and marinade. Stir in water.
Lock the lid in place and bring cooker up to full pressure over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, just to maintain even pressure, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and release pressure quickly. The lamb should be fork tender. If not, return to full pressure and cook for another 5 minutes. Release pressure quickly.
Remove lid and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer curry until nicely thickened. Stir in cilantro just before serving. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Source:
The Best Pressure Cooker Recipes by Cinda Cavich
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