Mutton rogan josh is a special lamb curry from the beautiful valleys of Kashmir. It has been a part of the Kashmiri cuisine for many years. If you follow these tips, it will become easier for you to create this mutton curry at home when you want to cook up a big feast!
Kashmir stood as a beloved spot for the Mughal Rulers. For those who’ve experienced or plan to visit this stunning place, the architecture and food resonate with Mughal influences. Often dubbed the ‘Switzerland of India,’ Kashmir offered the Mughals an escape from the routine politics of Delhi. Their presence sparked a unique culinary style in the region, drawing inspiration from Iranian and Iraqi flavours and harmonising with the local spices found in Kashmir.
Rogan Josh has its roots in Persia. “Rogan” in Persian means clarified butter, while “Josh” stands for cooking meat at high heat. When this dish travelled to Kashmir through the Mughals, it adapted to the region’s spices and cooking style. This stew is made from mutton or lamb, and surprisingly, it became a hit with the Kashmiri Brahmins, a unique group who don’t usually eat meat as part of their culture. Although Kashmiri Brahmins are known for consuming meat, they have an aversio
Read MoreHeat oil in a pan and saute onions until they are golden brown and caramelised. Let them cool off and blend them into a smooth paste.
Again, heat oil in a pan and saute whole spices in it until they turn aromatic. Once spices start sizzling, add mutton and cook it on high heat for 1-2 minutes.
Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes while stirring in between. Meanwhile, mix powdered spices with curd in a bowl.
Add water to the thick yoghurt blend and pour it into a kadhai once the meat turns brown.
Sprinkle hing on the top and fold in the onion paste too. Cover with the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
Add a cup of hot water and lower the flame. Cover with the lid and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
When the meat can easily leave the bone, you know that it is cooked to perfection. To tenderise it further, you can keep cooking it for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
The gravy should neither be runny nor thick. You should be able to pour it easily.
Taste the curry and adjust the flavours, garnish with chopped coriander leaves, and serve.
Traditionally, lamb or goat meat is used to prepare Rogal Josh. Bone-in pieces are cooked until the meat can easily be removed from the bones.
Mutton curry includes the use of ginger, garlic, and tomatoes, but rogan josh does not. The red colour comes from Kashmiri red chilli powder, and tang is added through curd.
Since Roan Josh is loaded with protein and good fat, it is healthy. Moreover, the meat is cooked in curd, so it does not have any negative impact on your health as long as you are having it in moderation and use fresh ingredients.
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