COOK JOURNAL
Rogan Josh
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
35 Minutes
Ready In Time:
45 Minutes
Serves:
4 Servings
Level:
Intermediate
About the Recipe
Rogan Josh is one of the most iconic dishes from Kashmiri cuisine, traditionally prepared with tender mutton simmered in a flavorful blend of spices and yogurt. The dish is known for its vibrant red hue, achieved using Kashmiri chili powder, and its slow-cooked depth of flavor. Despite its bold appearance, Rogan Josh has a balanced heat and a fragrant, silky gravy that pairs beautifully with rice or flatbreads.
Ingredients
500gm Mutton (bone in)
2-3 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin
6-7 Cloves
5-6 Green Cardamom (crushed)
2 Black Cardamom (crushed)
6 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
200 ml Whisked Curd/Yoghurt
1 tsp Fennel Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
450 ml Water
to taste Salt
preparation
Step 1:Temper the Whole Spices
Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
Add cumin seeds, asafoetida (hing), and cloves.
Let them sizzle until aromatic.
Step 2: Sear the Mutton
Add bone-in mutton and sear on high heat briefly.
Add crushed green and black cardamom.
Cook on medium heat for several minutes, stirring until the mutton begins to brown.
Step 3: Add Spices
Add salt and Kashmiri chili powder.
Stir well so the spices coat the meat evenly.
Lower the heat and cook for a few minutes to allow the color and flavor to develop.
Step 4: Add Yogurt and Aromatics
Reduce the heat and add fennel powder.
Slowly stir in whisked curd, mixing continuously to prevent curdling.
Cook until the oil begins to separate.
Step 5: Simmer and Pressure Cook
Add garam masala and mix well.
Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil.
Close the lid and pressure cook until the mutton becomes tender.
Step 6: Finish& Serve
Open the lid and simmer for a few minutes to adjust the consistency.
Sprinkle green cardamom powder for a final aromatic touch.
Serve hot.