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Kashmiri Rogan Josh
A fragrant Kashmiri mutton curry simmered in yogurt and aromatic spices.
- Prep
- 25 mins
- Cook
- 60 mins
- Serves
- 4
Rogan Josh is one of the crown jewels of Kashmiri cuisine. Traditionally made with tender mutton, it is slow-cooked in a base of yogurt, onions, and Kashmiri red chilli powder, which gives the dish its signature deep red colour without excessive heat. Infused with warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, this curry is rich, aromatic, and comforting. Best enjoyed with steamed rice or naan, itโs a dish that embodies the essence of Kashmiri culinary heritage.
Ingredients
- 1 kg mutton pieces (bone-in preferred)
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 1 cup yogurt, whisked
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp fennel powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green cardamoms
- 2 black cardamoms
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 3 tbsp mustard oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
Method
- Heat mustard oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot until smoking, then cool slightly.
- Add cardamoms, cinnamon, and cloves; sautรฉ until fragrant.
- Add onions and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic, ginger powder, turmeric, fennel powder, and Kashmiri chilli powder.
- Add mutton pieces and sear until browned.
- Stir in whisked yogurt gradually, mixing well to avoid curdling.
- Add 2 cups water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 45โ60 minutes until the
- mutton is tender.
- Adjust salt and serve hot with steamed rice or naan.
