Veer Zaara

Rogan Josh is a popular lamb and spice dish. I found it on this page. I've adjusted the terminology and ingredients based on what you'll find out here (the midwestern US for newcomers). This is absolutely delicious.

Rogan Josh

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time 2 hours

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

2 medium onions, finely chopped

1 tsp ginger paste

1 tsp garlic paste

2 tsp salt

1 tsp turmeric

3 tsp garam masala

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chilli powder

1 1/2 lbs leg of lamb, cut into bite-sized chunks

16 oz can crushed tomatoes

4 tbsp yogurt

cilantro (optional)

Cooking:

Heat oil in a large pot until hot, and then sautee onions until soft, then add the garlic and ginger and fry for a couple of minutes.

Add thesalt, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, cumin, and chilli powder, and fry until aromatic. Then add the chunks of lamb and cook for five minutes, until meat has fully browned. Then add the can of tomatoes, and cook for five minutes.

Add the yogurt, and then bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and gently simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Take off heat and add fresh cilantro leaves to taste. Serve with naan or rice.