Rogan Josh
Boneless lamb shoulder, plain yogurt and ground fennel come together in this Indian lamb β 65 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Trim the lamb and cut into large 4 cm chunks, then pat dry so it browns rather than steams.
- Heat the ghee in a heavy pot and gently fry the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves for 30 seconds until aromatic, then add finely chopped onions and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until soft and pale gold.
- Stir in crushed garlic and grated fresh ginger, cook for 2 minutes, then add the lamb and sear over medium-high heat until lightly coloured on all sides.
- Lower the heat, add the kashmiri chilli powder, ground fennel and ground ginger, stir for a minute, then whisk in the yogurt a spoonful at a time so it does not split.
- Pour in just enough hot water to half-cover the meat, season with salt, cover and simmer very gently for 75 to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is fork-tender and the oil rises to the surface.
- Uncover and reduce the sauce to a glossy, clinging gravy, check the seasoning, and rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving with rice or naan.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Whisk Β· Steamer
What to serve with Rogan Josh
- Aloo Gobi Vegan
- Butter Chicken Chicken
- Chana Masala Vegan
- Dal Tadka Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Rogan Josh take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Rogan Josh is an original Indian recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Mutton Rogan Josh curry.jpg by Kajori.p, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.