Rogan Josh
An authentic non-vegetarian recipe from Jammu And Kashmir, India
Cook Time
75 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
MediumCategory
Non-VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
750g Lamb (bone-in, curry cut)
60ml Mustard oil
150g Yogurt
2piece Onion
15g Kashmiri red chilli powder
10g Fennel powder (saunf)
5g Dry ginger powder (sonth)
2g Asafoetida (hing)
3piece Whole black cardamom
4piece Green cardamom
4piece Cloves
1piece Cinnamon stick
2piece Bay leaves
3g Turmeric powder
8g Coriander powder
5g Garam masala
8g Salt
400ml Water
18 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches smoking point, then reduce to medium heat. This removes the pungency of the oil.
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Add asafoetida, bay leaves, black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add sliced onions and cook until deep golden brown, about 12 minutes. This step is crucial for the colour and flavour base.
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Add the lamb pieces and sear on high heat until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add Kashmiri red chilli powder mixed with 2 tbsp water (to prevent burning) and turmeric. Stir well.
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Add coriander powder, fennel powder, and dry ginger powder. Mix thoroughly to coat the lamb.
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Whisk the yogurt until smooth and add it gradually, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
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Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until the oil separates from the masala, about 10 minutes.
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Add water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 35–40 minutes until lamb is tender and falls off the bone.
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Sprinkle garam masala, adjust salt, and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes to thicken the gravy.
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Serve hot with steamed rice or Kashmiri bread (sheermal or lavasa).
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Chef's Tips
Authentic Rogan Josh uses no garlic or ginger — the flavour comes entirely from the whole spices, fennel, and dry ginger powder
Kashmiri red chillies give the dish its iconic deep red colour with mild heat — don't substitute with regular chilli powder
Mustard oil is traditional and adds a distinctive flavour; heat it to smoking point first to mellow its sharpness
Bone-in lamb is essential — the marrow enriches the gravy significantly
About This Dish
Rogan Josh is a traditional non-vegetarian dish from Jammu And Kashmir, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Authentic Rogan Josh uses no garlic or ginger — the flavour comes entirely from the whole spices, fennel, and dry ginger powder - Kashmiri red chillies give the dish its iconic deep red colour with mild heat — don't substitute with regular chilli powder - Mustard oil is traditional and adds a distinctive flavour; heat it to smoking point first to mellow its sharpness - Bone-in lamb is essential — the marrow enriches the gravy significantly
Category
Non-Vegetarian
Cook Time
75 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium