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Rogan Josh

Name: Rogan Josh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb or goat, cubed; 3 tbsp ghee; 2 onions, finely sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 2 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; Salt to taste

Tender lamb simmers in a fragrant, tomato-kissed sauce built on caramelized onions, warming spices, and cooling yogurt—the hallmark of this beloved Kashmiri classic. Kashmiri chili powder gives it a deep, gorgeous color and gentle heat rather than fiery burn, while ghee enriches every spoonful. Perfect for impressing guests or celebrating a special dinner night.

Prep

20 minutes

Cook

2 hours

Total

2 hours 20 minutes

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Instructions

1
Heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat, add onions, and sauté until golden brown.
2
Add garlic, ginger, and all spices. Stir until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes.
3
Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides.
4
Mix in yogurt gradually, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender.
6
Serve hot with basmati rice or naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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