Rogan Josh Recipe (Indian Lamb Curry) (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between lamb curry and lamb rogan josh? ›

Similar to a Bhuna, the main difference between these two curries comes from the sauce and flavours. In a Lamb Rogan Josh, cardamon, cloves and cinnamon are what give it those unique flavourings.

TURMERIC. That is the go to spice in any South Indian kitchen to enhance a dish.

A tomato and onion based sauce with ground mixed spices including fennel and paprika.

For this recipe, we personally prefer bone-in lamb shoulder, leg or shanks. Bone-in meat imparts the unique flavors of marrow to your curry. However if you prefer using bone-less meat, cut down the spices or optionally use stock or bone-broth/ yakhni.

Slow cooking seeps the marrow from the bones into the gravy making it thicker and delicious. The thickness you taste and see in an authentic rogan josh comes from the bone marror, red chili paste, fennel powder, ginger powder and yogurt but not from onions, garlic and tomatoes.

The actual sweetness and creaminess of such curries meanwhile, usually comes from fried onions and either cashews and/or dairy products. Instead of (or in addition to) onion, ground coconut may be used. White poppy seeds and/or watermelon seeds are also used in some creamy sauces.

The easiest way to fix a bland and tasteless curry is by adding spices like red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, curry leaves and turmeric. Just make a quick tempering and pour over the curry to give it a nice punch of spices and herbs.

If you're looking for a flavor-rich curry, try the Goan curry. This dish is made with chicken or shrimp and is usually served with rice and naan bread. It's a popular option at restaurants across the country, and it's worth trying if you're in the mood for something different.

What is the most important spice in curry? ›

Fenugreek (Methi)

This Indian spice is what people say "smells like curry." Of all Indian spices, this spice may be the most essential. You may use up to a few tablespoons in a family size dish near the end of the cooking process, but start with a teaspoon. Fenugreek seeds also have many health benefits.

An Indian lamb curry to die for! A heady combination of intense spices in a creamy tomato curry sauce, the lamb is fall apart tender and packs a serious flavour punch.

Rogan Josh is an Indian curry characterized by a thick, delicious red sauce with delicate meat. In Persian, "Rogan" means clarified butter or oil, or "red" in Hindi, and "josh" denotes passion – fiery or hot, therefore, this meal is all about cooking in an oil-based sauce with high heat.

Rogan Josh and Bhuna are so similar in their DNA they could be brother and sister – both go big on tomatoes, but the Bhuna is drier. Balti is the dish you see served in beautiful stainless steel bowls.

Rogan Josh and Bhuna are so similar in their DNA they could be brother and sister – both go big on tomatoes, but the Bhuna is drier. Balti is the dish you see served in beautiful stainless steel bowls. It usually comes with naan bread, which in many cases doubles as your cutlery.

Rogan Josh is an Indian curry characterized by a thick, delicious red sauce with delicate meat. In Persian, "Rogan" means clarified butter or oil, or "red" in Hindi, and "josh" denotes passion – fiery or hot, therefore, this meal is all about cooking in an oil-based sauce with high heat.

This lamb curry is made by slow cooking lamb shanks and chunks of lamb shoulder in a flavorful curry base with chopped apple, potatoes, onions, garlic, lemon, and raisins until it is fall apart tender.

It originates in Kashmir, in the north of India, and is a slow-cooked dish which enables all the flavours involved to mix together and become one. It is not a hot curry, so can be enjoyed by those who do not like too much chilli involved. Some recipes include yoghurt and even cream, but we prefer it neat!