Rogan Josh: A Kashmiri recipe that is Aromatic, Falvourful and simply Irresistable

“Good things take time” and “Rogan Josh” is a perfect proof of this saying. The slow cooking meat process in this recipe is surely to make you feel impatient and you may feel the need to increase the temperature of your stove, but trust the process and let it take time and at the end you will be rewarded with the best fall-apart and the softest and juiciest mutton that you have ever had and with every bite you will cherish this quote.

You will surely feel like you are in Kashmir, typo, Heaven.

The dish is rich in protein and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. The use of spices in the dish has numerous health benefits as well. For example, cardamom and cinnamon are known to help lower blood sugar levels, while ginger and garlic have anti-inflammatory properties that can aid in digestion and boost the immune system.However, the dish was originally prepared not only because of its rich deliciousness but also to provide body heat to people in the chilly Kashmiri hills. Therefore, it should be consumed in moderation by people residing in hot and humid areas. 

Here is a delicious classic recipe for Rogan Josh that you can make at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg lamb, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 4 green chillies, chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 cup yogurt, whisked
• 2 cups water
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the ghee or vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan. Add the bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick and sauté for a few seconds.
2. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. 
3. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, and chopped green chillies and sauté for another minute.
4.  Add the lamb cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
5.  Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika, and garam masala and stir well.
6. Add the whisked yogurt and stir well to coat the lamb.
7. Add the water and salt to taste and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. Lower the heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

And your perfect rogan josh recipe is ready to do wonders in your mouth! Waste no time anymore to try it!