Kashmiri Rogan Josh
Rogan Josh is a celebrated dish from the scenic mountains of Kashmir. This aromatic stew is surprisingly simple to prepare, yet its intricate spice blend delivers a depth of flavor and a vibrant red hue. For the best results, we recommend a generous amount of chili—Kashmiri chilies are ideal. They impart a milder heat compared to cayenne pepper and naturally enhance the dish's rich color.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.25 lb lamb[1][2] stew or chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
Fresh Produce - Optional
- 1 medium tomato chopped (optional)
- 1-2 fresh chilies sliced (optional)
Dairy
- 1/2 cup yogurt[3] plain
Packaged Goods/Staples
- 0.5-1.5 cups broth beef, chicken, or vegetable
- oil
- salt & pepper
Rogan Josh Culinary Spice Kit
- fennel, cardamom, asafoetida, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, black pepper, cloves, mace
Suggested Sides
- steamed or cooked basmati rice
- bread naan, roti, or baguette
- steamed or cooked broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, or zucchini
- coleslaw, pickled vegetables, or a fresh salad
Instructions
Marinade
- In a CONTAINER, add Rogan Josh spices.
- Add 2 tbsp of oil or a bit more and stir until it’s a smooth paste.
- Add meat and mix well.
- Cover and let it marinate for 24 hours in the fridge.
Cook
- In a large POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
- Add meat and fry until it’s browned on all sides. Stir frequently.
- Optionally, add tomato and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add salt to taste, chili (optional), and 1/2 cup of broth.
- Cover and let it cook over low heat until the meat is tender and falls apart.
- Stir occasionally and add a bit of broth if necessary.
- In a CUP, mix yogurt with 2 tbsp of the hot liquid from the POT.
- Stir this mixture back into the POT. Optionally, add the remaining broth.
- Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve
- Serve with your preferred sides.
- Enjoy!
Notes
[1] Substitute lamb with beef, mutton, or goat stew.
[2] Substitute meat with diced eggplant and (sweet) potatoes.
Skip the marinade step. Add the Rogan Josh spices with the salt.
[3] Substitute yogurt with heavy cream or coconut milk.
