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Lamb rogan josh
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Lamb rogan josh

Slow-simmered lamb in a deep, aromatic tomato and spice sauce.

Time 90 min
EffortMedium
Per portion£1.97
Calories584 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Diced lamb400 g
  • Brown onions250 g
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Fresh ginger¼ piece
  • Chopped tomatoes (tin)1 tin
  • Natural yoghurt100 g
  • Basmati rice300 g

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper, paprika, mild curry powder, ground cinnamon. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Milk.

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Nutrition per adult portion
584
calories
27g
protein
70g
carbs
21g
fat
3g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a heavy pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the diced lamb in batches and set aside. Slice the onions and cook slowly in the same pan for 12 minutes, until deep golden.400 g diced lamb250 g brown onions
  2. Grate in the garlic and ginger, add 2 teaspoons of paprika, 2 teaspoons of curry powder and a pinch of cinnamon, and stir for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and the lamb.3 cloves garlic¼ piece fresh ginger1 tin chopped tomatoes
  3. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour, until the lamb is tender, adding a splash of water if it gets dry. Stir in the yoghurt a spoon at a time at the end, so it doesn't split. Cook the rice following the pack instructions and serve together.100 g natural yoghurt300 g basmati rice
The trick that makes it

Take your time with the onions. Deep golden onions are what make the sauce so rich.

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