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Lamb Rogan Josh

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: Lamb
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs 908g / 32ozLean lamb shoulder - trimmed, and
  Cut into chunks
1/2 cup 118mlPlain yogurt
4   Green cardamom pods
1   Cinnamon stick (small)
  = (or 1/2 tspn ground cinnamon)
2 teaspoons 10mlPaprika
1 teaspoon 5mlTurmeric
1 teaspoon 5mlGround coriander
1 teaspoon 5mlGround cumin
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCayenne pepper
2 teaspoons 10mlGaram masala
2 cups 125g / 4.4ozCanned tomatoes
2   Garlic cloves - peeled
1   Onion - chopped (large)
1   Ginger root - (abt 2")
3 tablespoons 45mlVegetable oil
1 cup 237mlWater
2 tablespoons 30mlChopped cilantro
  Cilantro springs - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

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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