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Traditional Rogan Josh (Kashmiri Recipe)

This surprisingly easy and immensely popular Rogan Josh is a signature dish from the scenic region of Kashmir, India. It's known for its vibrant red color and tender, succulent meat and spiced sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Kashmiri
Servings 4
Calories 467 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Meat:

  • 2.2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup mustard oil
  • 6 green cardamoms
  • 8 cloves

For the Spiced Yogurt Mixture:

  • 8 oz yogurt 1 cup
  • 1 teaspoon fennel powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon hing asafoetida
  • 1 teaspoon saunth powder dry ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon jeera powder cumin powder
  • 1 small pinch saffron
  • 2 tablespoons Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional:

  • 2 ½ tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon ratanjot dyer's alkanet

Instructions
 

Prepare the Yogurt Mixture:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, fennel powder, hing, saunth powder, jeera powder, saffron, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Make the Rogan Josh:

  • Heat mustard oil in a large deep sauté pan or karahi over high heat. Add the green cardamom pods and cloves, then the lamb chunks. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the lamb is well-seared.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the spiced yogurt mixture to the pan with the lamb. Cover and cook for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce thickens too much, add a little water to adjust the consistency.

Optional Ghee with Ratanjot:

  • If using, melt the ghee in a separate small sauté pan over low heat. Add the ratanjot and allow it to steep for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to mix. Strain the ratanjot-infused ghee into the lamb mixture and stir well.

Final Steps and Serve:

  • Once the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove it from heat. Serve the Rogan Josh hot alongside rice or naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 579mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Kashmiri Rogan Josh, Rogan Josh, Traditional Rogan Josh
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