Rogan Josh Recipe

Rogan Josh Recipe

serves 4 to 5

Shopping List*

  • 1 ½  to 2 lbs beef or lamb stew meat, or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 large shallots (1 cup finely chopped)
  • 1-inch cube fresh ginger
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbs butter
  • ½ cup plain full-fat yogurt
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • cilantro for garnish (optional)

    *see Variations below

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    Recipe

    1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil on medium-high. Cut meat into 2-inch cubes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Sear meat in single layer 2 minutes per side or until browned. Remove to a bowl.

    2

    Peel and finely chop shallots. In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium. Add WHOLE SPICES, stir 1 minute, then add shallots. Sauté 7 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. While onions are frying, peel and finely grate ginger and garlic.

    3

    Add ginger and garlic to pan and sauté 1 minute. Add MASALA POWDER, 1 tablespoon butter, and 2 tablespoons water. Sauté 2 minutes.

    4

    Stir in meat (and accumulated juices), yogurt, and ½ tsp salt. Cover and reduce to low. Simmer 90 minutes or until meat is very tender; if using chicken thighs reduce simmer time to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and add water if meat is dry.

    5

    If curry is thin, boil uncovered until excess liquid reduces. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

    Note: Larger whole spices are not meant to be eaten. Remove before serving or instruct diners to avoid/remove while eating.

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    Variations

    • to make vegan/vegetarian, substitute:
      • non-dairy spread or vegetable oil for butter
      • 1 block extra-firm tofu, 8 ounces tempeh, or plant-based steak tips (cut into 1-inch cubes) for meat. Reduce simmer time to 30 minutes in Step 4.
      • 8 ounces minced mushrooms and 2 cups cubed potato for meat; increase saute time in Step 1 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms begin to release liquid.
    • for an extra-rich flavor substitute ghee for butter
    • to make in InstantPot, follow Steps 1 - 3 using Sauté More function. Turn off, cover, and pressure cook on Meat/Stew or for 35 minutes on High Pressure (or 15 minutes if using plant-based "meat"). Quick release pressure and boil off excess liquid (uncovered) using Saute More function if desired.
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