Lamb Rogan Josh

Step 1: Heat half the ghee or oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add lamb in batches and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until well browned, adding mor ghee or oil as necessary and then transfer to a bowl.

Step 2: Add onion, cardamom pods and bay leaves to the same pan and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 3: Stir in rogan jost paste and cook, stirring continuously for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

Step 4: Return lamb to pan with yoghurt and 1 1/3 cups water and season with salt to taste, and bring to simmer, then reduce heat and simmer slowly for 45 minutes or until lamb is tender.

Step 5: Stir in lemon juice and garam masala.

Step 6: Serve with rice, mint raita and papdums and top with coriander sprigs and chilli.

Step 7: TIP - to make mint raita mix 200 grams Greek-style yoghurt, 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint, 1/2 clove minced garlic and 2 tablespoon lemon juice.