Simple Lamb Rogan Josh - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/4 lbs lamb, cut into bite-size cubes
8 -10 cardamom pods, lightly crushed with the back of a spoon
1 1/4 cups lager beer

Preparation

In a food processor, blend together the garlic, onion, ginger, all of the ground spices, salt and tomato paste.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole and add the lamb pieces and cardamom pods. Quickly fry until the lamb is browned all over. This may need to be done in 2 batches, depending on the size of your pan. Stir in the spicy paste and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour in the lager and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for about 1-11/4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the lamb is lovely and tender.
Leave the dish to relax for 5 minutes before serving.