Rogan josh is an aromatic lamb or goat meat dish of Persian or Kashmiri origin, which is one of the signature recipes of Kashmiri cuisine. Still, a great addition to French cuisine!
½teaspoonasafoetidaground and dissolved in 2 tablespoon of water or more garlic
700grboneless leg of lambtrimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2tomatoesdeseeded and chopped
1onionchopped
2tablespoon oilvegetable or groundnut
2tablespoongarlicmore if not using asafoetida
2tablespoonginger purée
2tablespoontomato purée
2bay leaves
1tablespooncorianderground
1-2teaspoonchilli powder
½teaspoonground turmeric
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongaram masala
Instructions
Put the yoghurt in a large bowl and stir in the asafoetida.
Add the lamb and rub into the marinade. Set aside for 30 minutes, or more.
Put the tomatoes and onions in a blender and process until combined.
Put the oil in a pan with tight fitting lid. Add the ginger and garlic purées, and stir until the aromas are released.
Stir in the tomato and onion mixture, tomato purée, bay leaves, coriander, chilli powder and turmeric. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, for 5-8 minutes.
Add the lamb, salt and any leftover marinade, and stir for 2 minutes. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with the garam masala, place lid on pan and continue simmering for 15-20 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and serve!