Rogan Josh

Ingredients

• 2 1″ chunks fresh ginger, peeled, coarsley chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 cups water
• 10 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs. boned lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1″ cubes
• 10 whole cardamom pods
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 6 whole cloves
• 10 whole black peppercorns
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 medium onions, peeled, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
• 4 teaspoons red paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, gounnd (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 6 tablespoons plain yogurt
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala (your favorite)
• 1 dash fresh ground pepper to taste