🌟 Authentic Rogan Josh Recipe

Rogan Josh, a flavorful curry originating from Kashmir, is a dish that’s loved all over India and beyond. With its rich flavors and vibrant color, it’s a true delight that’s not overly spicy. This version uses lamb, which is tender and flavorful.

🍽️ Serves: 4

📝 Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp rapeseed oil or ghee 🧈
• 2 lamb shanks with bone, approximately 1 kg or 600 g lamb fillet 🍖
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 6 green cardamom pods + 2 black cardamom pods (gently crushed to release their aroma)
• 8 black peppercorns
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 3 yellow onions 🧅, chopped
• 1-3 garlic cloves 🧄, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp chili powder, preferably Kashmiri chili powder 🌶️
• 1½ tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 meat broth cube + 5 dl water 💧
• 1 dl fresh cilantro 🌿, chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Brown the Meat:

   • Heat ghee 🧈 or oil in a pot and sauté the lamb shanks or fillet until they develop a crispy surface. Set the meat aside.

2. Prepare the Spices:

   • In the same pot, add all the whole spices: cinnamon stick, green cardamom, black cardamom, peppercorns, and fennel seeds. Sauté until they release their aromatic flavors.

3. Cook the Aromatics:

   • Add chopped onions 🧅, garlic 🧄, and ginger. Sauté until the onions become soft and translucent.

4. Combine with Meat:

   • Return the browned lamb to the pot along with any juices. Mix well with the onions and spices.

5. Add the Ground Spices:

   • Sprinkle in the paprika powder, chili powder, ground coriander, salt 🧂, and ground cumin. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the spices.

6. Simmer the Curry:

   • Add the broth cube and 5 dl of water 💧. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart.

7. Final Touch:

   • Once the meat is done, sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro 🌿 on top.

🍛 Serve & Enjoy!

Serve this delicious Rogan Josh with a dollop of Turkish yogurt, accompanied by fragrant basmati rice 🍚.