Rogan Josh

Ingredients:

1. 1 kg lamb or mutton, 
2. 1-1/2 tsp asafoetida(hing), 
3. 2 bay(tejpatta) leaves, 
4. 8 cloves, 
5. 8 black pepper, 
6. 2" piece of cinnamon, 
7. 4" piece ratanjot, 
8. 5 cardamom, 
9. 2 tsp coriander powder, 
10. 1 tsp cumin powder, 
11. 1 tsp turmeric powder, 
12. 3-4 kashmiri dry red chillies grounded, 
13. 2 tsp ginger paste, 
14. 2 cup yogurt beaten, 
15. 4 tsp oil, 
16. Salt to taste.

Preparation:  For Ratan jot : Heat oil in a pan with ratanjot for around 2 min, keep the oil aside for later use.
For Rogan Josh : Next, heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat. Then add the cardamom, asafoetida, bay leaves, cloves, black pepper, turmeric and cinnamon. Stir till whole mixture is fried and becomes fragrant. Now add  red chilies and oil prepared with ratanjot to it, stir for 1 minute. Now add lamb pieces and keep stiring until pieces become red brownish in color  should take around 15 minutes. Then add ginger paste and stir for 15-20 seconds. Now add 4 tbs of water and stir continuously for another 10 minutes on low heat. Then add the coriander, cumin, and the salt. Stir fry for 30 secs. Now add yogurt and stir for another 3-4 minutes. Next add 1 cup (if want more gravy add more water) water and make sure to stir and scrape all the sediments from the bottom of the pan. Now cover the pan and cook on low heat, steering occasionally until meat is tender it should take around 1 hour.Once done enjoy your hot rogan josh with steam hot rice or tandoori roti.