LAMB ROGAN JOSH
(Featured from Sally Bee's cookbook, The Secret Ingredient.)
1 Pound Lamb steaks
2 Tbs Olive oil
1 Onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 Red bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tsp Ground coriander
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Ground ginger
1 tsp Chili powder
1 14oz Can Chopped tomatoes
1 Bay leaf
¾ inch pieces of Cinnamon stick
4 Cardamom pods
3 Cloves
1 tsp Sugar
¾ Cup Chicken stock
Fresh cilantro
Remove all visible fat from the lamb steaks and cut into 1 inch cubes.
In a large frying pan, over a medium heat, warm the olive oil and add the onion, garlic and red pepper and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until starting to soften.
Next, add all the powdered spices and fry for 1 minute. (Add a little water if it becomes too dry.)
Add the lamb, tomatoes, bay leaf, pieces of cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, sugar and stock and simmer over a medium-low heat until reduced and thickened.
Chop the cilantro and stir in. Serve with freshly steamed vegetables.
Servings: 4
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