Lamb Rogan Josh

Ingredients

• 2 onion
• 4 tbsp sunflower oil
• 4 clove garlic
• 1 thumb sized ginger
• 2 tbsp Madras paste
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 6 cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 kg lamb, cubed
• 150 ml Greek yogurt
• 300 ml water
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps

1. Finely chop the onions using a food processor.
2. Heat oil in a large, heavy-based pan. Add onions and fry with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft.
3. Stir in garlic and ginger, then cook for 5 minutes more.
4. Add curry paste, all spices, bay leaves, and tomato paste. Stir well for 30 seconds.
5. Add lamb and 300ml water, stir to combine, then reduce heat and stir in the yogurt.
6. Cover and simmer gently for 40-60 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.