Rogan Josh with Fennel

Name: Rogan Josh with Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 tbsp mustard oil; 1 tsp nigella seeds; 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds; 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1.5 tsp coriander seeds; 6 green cardamom seeds; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp star ground aniseed; 1 tsp tamarind paste; 6 fresh garlic cloves; 2 tsp fresh ginger; 1.5 cup water; 1 kg lamb; 250 g sweet potatoes; 250 g white pearl onions; 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 ounce); 0.5 cup Urad Dal; 1 small fresh fennel bulb

Lamb, lentils and fennel bulb come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with nigella and mustard seeds and simmered on the stove. Serve with basmati rice.

18 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 3 min · 18 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Put mustard and nigella seed with half oil in pan to season (masala). Grind other seeds, spices, garlic ginger and oil in mortar and pestle to make a paste.
2
Add to mustard. Fry lightly. Add meat and water. Cook slowly for about 1 hour. Add can crushed tomato, dahl or lentils and vegetables leaving fennel for now.
60 min
3
Simmer covered until almost cooked, stirring occasionally Add Fennel sliced in strips, add more water if necessary.
4
Uncover and let sauce thicken Serve with Basmati Rice.