Rogan Josh (Lamp Curry)

*Ingredients:*

– 500g lamb (cut into cubes)

– 2 tbsp oil/ghee

– 1 large onion, finely sliced

– 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

– 1 cup plain yogurt (room temperature, whisked)

– 1½ tsp ground coriander

– 1 tsp cumin

– 1 tsp paprika

– ½ tsp turmeric

– ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

– 1 tsp garam masala

– Salt to taste

– 1½ cups water or stock

*Instructions:*

1. *Sear lamb:*

– Heat oil in a heavy pot. Brown lamb on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. *Cook onions & spices:*

– In the same pot, sauté onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

– Add coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir until fragrant.

3. *Add yogurt:*

– Lower heat and stir in yogurt gradually to prevent curdling. Mix well.

4. *Simmer:*

– Return lamb to the pot. Add salt and water/stock.

– Cover and simmer on low for 1.5–2 hours until lamb is tender and sauce thickens. Add garam masala in the last 5 minutes.