Rogan Josh

Ingredients:


1 Pound Lamb, Cubed (Chicken, or Pork can be substituted)

2 Medium Onions, Sliced

1 teaspoon Garam Masala

1 Green Anaheim chili, Sliced

1 Green Bell Pepper, Sliced

3 Tomatoes, Skinned and chopped

1 Cup fresh Curd, or plain yogurt

1 pinch of Saffron, Crushed, and soaked in lukewarm water

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/4 Cup Cashews

41/4 Cup Ghee, or Clarified Butter

1 Ginger Root, (Approximately 1" peeled)

1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander

1 Tablespoon Turmeric

6 Dried Red Chilies

1 Tablespoon Cumin Seed, Ground

6 Cloves Garlic, Peeled

1 bunch Cilantro, Garnish



Steps:

1. Grind ginger, coriander, turmeric, red chilies, cumin , garlic with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to form a thick paste.

2. Now heat ghee.

3. Fry onions, green chilies, tomatoes until golden brown and ghee begins to separate.

4. Add masala paste and simmer for 3 minutes.

5. Add meat, 2 cups of water, and simmer.

6. Add curd( Yogurt) soaked Saffron, and Garam Masala.

7. Cook, covered, until meat is tender.

8. Add Cashews.

9. Allow to simmer for few minutes, until sauce is thick.

10. Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro leaves.