Kashmiri Rogan Josh Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 250 g lamb shoulder, trimmed and cubed
• 2 tbsp Rogan Josh spice blend (coriander, cumin, fennel, paprika, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom)
• 3 tbsp plain yogurt
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 120 ml tomato puree
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste salt(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti and cook al dente (about 9 minutes); drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden, then add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in the Rogan Josh spice blend and toast for 30 seconds, then add the lamb cubes, searing them on all sides (about 4 minutes).

4. 4

   Pour in the tomato puree, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is tender.

5. 5

   Lower the heat, whisk in the yogurt, and gently heat for another 2 minutes without boiling; season with salt if desired.

6. 6

   Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, coat evenly, and serve garnished with chopped cilantro.