
Slow-Braised Lamb Rogan Josh with Palak Paneer
A complex Indian feast featuring tender lamb leg braised in a yogurt-based gravy with a side of homemade paneer and spinach.
Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
2h
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Lamb Shoulder
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 3 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
- 1 lb Spinach
- 0.5 gallon Whole Milk
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
Instructions
- 1
Make paneer: Boil milk, add lemon juice to curdle, strain in cheesecloth, and press with a heavy weight for 1 hour.
- 2
Sear cubed lamb in ghee until deeply browned.
- 3
Create a paste of yogurt, chili powder, ginger, and garlic; add to the pot with lamb.
- 4
Slow cook on low heat for 2 hours until the oil separates from the gravy.
- 5
Blanch spinach, puree with spices, and fold in cubed fried paneer.
- 6
Serve the lamb alongside the palak paneer without rice to keep it low-carb.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
580
kcal
Protein
42
g
Carbs
11
g
Fat
40
g
Fiber
3
g
Sugar
5
g
Sodium
680
mg
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