Mutton Rogan Josh
Indian Cuisine
A dish that needs no introduction, Rogan Josh is the pride of Kashmiri cuisine. This deep red, aromatic curry is slow-cooked with Kashmiri chillies, yoghurt, and whole spices, creating a dish that’s as flavorful as it is visually stunning.
PREP TIME
20 minutes (4-hour marination)
TOTAL TIME
1 hour 30 minutes
SERVES
4
Ingredients
1.
Mutton (with bone) – 500g
2.
Yogurt – 1 cup
3.
Mustard oil – 2 tbsp
4.
Ghee – 2 tbsp
5.
Asafoetida (hing) – ½ tsp
6.
Ratan jot (alkanet root) – ½ inch piece
7.
Black cardamom – 2
8.
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
9.
Green cardamom – 4
10.
Cloves – 4
11.
Cinnamon stick – 1-inch
12.
Bay leaf – 1
13.
Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
14.
Fennel powder – 1 tsp
15.
Kashmiri red chilli powder – 2 tsp
16.
Cinnamon powder – ½ tsp
17.
Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
18.
Salt – to taste
Direction
Step 1
Wash and drain the mutton thoroughly. In a bowl, mix yoghurt, fennel powder, black pepper, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, and salt. Coat the mutton well and marinate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best resu
Step 2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed kadhai until it smokes lightly. Add black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sauté for 30-40 seconds until aromatic.
Step 3
Step 3 Add the marinated mutton to the pan and roast for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle asafoetida (hing) and 1-2 cups of water. Cover and slow-cook on low heat until the mutton becomes tender and juicy.
Step 4
In a small pan, heat 2 tbsp ghee and add ratan jot. Let it infuse for 30 seconds without burning, then strain and set aside.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk yoghurt with Kashmiri red chilli powder until smooth. Add this mixture to the mutton, stirring continuously to prevent curdling. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the flavours blend beautifully.
Step 6
Pour the infused ratan jot ghee over the dish to give it a deep red colour. Stir well and let it rest for a few minutes.
Step 7
Enjoy Mutton Rogan Josh with steamed basmati rice, naan, or Kashmiri roti.
Tip:
For a truly authentic Kashmiri experience, pair this dish with radish chutney and saffron-infused rice. Avoid onions and tomatoes, as they are not part of the original Kashmiri Pandit recipe
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Mutton Rogan Josh
Indian CuisineA dish that needs no introduction, Rogan Josh is the pride of Kashmiri cuisine. This deep red, aromatic curry is slow-cooked with Kashmiri chillies, yoghurt, and whole spices, creating a dish that’s as flavorful as it is visually stunning.
PREP TIME
20 minutes (4-hour marination)
TOTAL TIME
1 hour 30 minutes
SERVES
4
Ingredients
1.
Mutton (with bone) – 500g
2.
Yogurt – 1 cup
3.
Mustard oil – 2 tbsp
4.
Ghee – 2 tbsp
5.
Asafoetida (hing) – ½ tsp
6.
Ratan jot (alkanet root) – ½ inch piece
7.
Black cardamom – 2
8.
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
9.
Green cardamom – 4
10.
Cloves – 4
11.
Cinnamon stick – 1-inch
12.
Bay leaf – 1
13.
Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
14.
Fennel powder – 1 tsp
15.
Kashmiri red chilli powder – 2 tsp
16.
Cinnamon powder – ½ tsp
17.
Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
18.
Salt – to taste
Direction
Step 1
Wash and drain the mutton thoroughly. In a bowl, mix yoghurt, fennel powder, black pepper, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, and salt. Coat the mutton well and marinate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best resu
Step 2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed kadhai until it smokes lightly. Add black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sauté for 30-40 seconds until aromatic.
Step 3
Step 3 Add the marinated mutton to the pan and roast for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle asafoetida (hing) and 1-2 cups of water. Cover and slow-cook on low heat until the mutton becomes tender and juicy.
Step 4
In a small pan, heat 2 tbsp ghee and add ratan jot. Let it infuse for 30 seconds without burning, then strain and set aside.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk yoghurt with Kashmiri red chilli powder until smooth. Add this mixture to the mutton, stirring continuously to prevent curdling. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the flavours blend beautifully.
Step 6
Pour the infused ratan jot ghee over the dish to give it a deep red colour. Stir well and let it rest for a few minutes.
Step 7
Enjoy Mutton Rogan Josh with steamed basmati rice, naan, or Kashmiri roti.
Tip:
For a truly authentic Kashmiri experience, pair this dish with radish chutney and saffron-infused rice. Avoid onions and tomatoes, as they are not part of the original Kashmiri Pandit recipe
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