Rogan Josh: The scented lamb curry of cashmere
Traditional dish of Indian cuisine, Rogan Josh is a lamb curry from cashmere . Its name means "red warmth" , in reference to its brilliant color due to paprika and the pepper of the cashmere . Unlike currys with coconut milk, more fatty, this dish uses yogurt for a creamy texture. Cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and clove scented the lamb which slowly simmers to absorb all the flavors. Traditionally cooked in a terracotta pot, it is accompanied by natural basmati rice . This curry, both simple and delicious , illustrates the richness of Indian culinary traditions. Discover this easy and delicious recipe, naturally gluten -free , perfect for a sensory trip to India.
Ingredients
- 600 g of lamb (cut into pieces)
- 2 sliced onions
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 piece of grated fresh ginger (2 cm)
- 1 plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 cc of cashmere pepper (or sweet pepper)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 cloves
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 1 bay leaf
- 250 ml of water or broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander for decoration
Preparation
- 1- Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the onions until golden.
2- Add the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf. Leave to roast 1 minute.- 3- Incorporate paprika, chili, cumin, coriander and turmeric. Mix quickly.
4- Add the lamb pieces and enter them on all sides.- 5- Reduce the fire, add the yogurt, stirring to prevent it from curdling.
- 6- Pour the water or the broth, cover and simmer 1h to 1h30 over low heat until the meat is tender.
7- Adjust the seasoning and serve hot, dotted with fresh coriander.