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    Home » Curry & Side dish » Lamb Rogan Josh

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Published: Oct 3, 2020 · by Shilpa · Leave a Comment

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    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Authentic lamb rogan josh step-by-step recipe with video and photos.

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    • What is rogan josh
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    What is rogan josh

    Rogan josh is a staple of Kashmiri cuisine and is one of the main dishes of the Kashmiri multi-course meal (wazwan). Roughan means oil in Persian and Urdu, while juš means to "stew" or "braise". Rogan josh, by this definition, may mean "stewed in oil". The dish was originally brought to Kashmir by the Mughals, whose cuisine was, in turn, influenced by Persian cuisine. The Indian influence in this dish is evident by the usage of ghee and lots of spices. It is made with red meat, traditionally lamb or goat. In India, rogan josh is often made with goat instead of lamb, since lamb is less widely available than goat meat. However, this dish tastes best when made with good quality lamb.

    Rogan josh is not a spicy dish, and unlike other meat dishes from India, onion and garlic are not used. This dish is quite easy to make. Lamb or goat meat is browned in ghee which is seasoned with whole spices. A mix of yogurt and spices is added and the meat is cooked in the yogurt mixture on low heat till the meat is soft and falls apart. The red colour of the dish comes from ratan jot (the root of Alkanna tinctoria) and Kashmiri chillies. Traditionally, tomato is not added to rogan josh. If you want to recreate the authentic rogan josh, do not add tomatoes, which is sometimes used to achieve the red colour. I have not used ratan jot in my dish as this is not widely available - the reddish hue in my dish comes solely from the Kashmiri chilli powder.

    Ingredients

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Lamb: Rogan josh can be made with either lamb or goat meat.

    Ghee: I use ghee to make the dish. However, you may replace it with cooking oil of your choice.

    Spices: The whole spices I use are cumin seeds, cinnamon, pepper, black cardamom, dried chilli, and fennel seeds. The powdered spices I use are ginger powder, coriander powder, and chilli powder.

    Yogurt: Yogurt is an important part of this dish. I use homemade yogurt here.

    About this recipe

    My dish follows the Kashmiri Hindu Pandit version of Rogan Josh. Lots of yogurt is used in this dish. Onion and garlic are not used. Ginger powder is used instead of fresh ginger. Hing is used instead of garlic for the uniquely pungent taste. The meat is browned before cooking in the yogurt mixture.

    The Muslim version of this dish uses fresh ginger, garlic, and shallot onions. Yogurt is not used in this version. The meat is boiled and not browned. So the end result is quite different from the Pandit version. I will write a post on the Muslim version of Rogan Josh soon.

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    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Lamb rogan josh recipe video

    Lamb rogan josh step-by-step recipe with photos

    1. Heat ghee in a kadhai or thick bottom frying pan. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, whole black pepper, black cardamom, dry red chilli and hing.

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    2. Add the lamb pieces and mix well. Fry on medium flame for 5-7 minutes till browned on all sides

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    3. Add ½ cup water to it and mix well. Reduce the flame to low, cover and cook for a further 10-12 minutes

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    4. Add the yogurt mixture and salt to the lamb, and mix well

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    5. Simmer on low flame until the lamb is completely cooked

    Lamb Rogan Josh
    Lamb Rogan Josh
    Lamb Rogan Josh

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    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Lamb Rogan Josh

    Lamb Rogan JoshShilpa
    Rogan josh is a staple of Kashmiri cuisine and is one of the main dishes of the Kashmiri multi-course meal (wazwan).
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian, Kashmiri
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 grams lamb chopped into cubes
    • 1 tbsp ghee
    • ⅛ tsp asafoetida (hing)
    • ½ tsp cumin seeds
    • 2 sticks cinnamon
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 2-3 black cardamom
    • 2-3 Kashmiri red chilli
    • ½ tsp ginger powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • ⅓ cup yogurt
    • 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
    • 1 tsp fennel seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Heat ghee in a kadhai or thick bottom frying pan. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, whole black pepper, black cardamom, dry red chilli and hing. Fry for a few seconds
    • Add the lamb pieces and mix well. Fry on medium heat for 5-7 minutes till browned on all sides
    • Add ½ cup water and mix well. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes
    • Meanwhile, grind fennel seeds into a powder. Blend it with yogurt and remaining powdered spices (ginger powder, coriander powder, and chilli powder)
    • Add the yogurt mixture and salt to the lamb, and mix well
    • Add some water to adjust consistency and bring it to boil. Simmer on low heat for about 15 mins or until the lamb is completely cooked
    • Serve hot with steamed Basmati rice

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    Nutrition Facts
    Lamb Rogan Josh
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 206 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Cholesterol 52mg17%
    Sodium 44mg2%
    Potassium 160mg5%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 10IU0%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 38mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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