Making Rogan Josh (Indian Food)

 Rogan josh is a flavorful and aromatic Kashmiri dish made with tender pieces of meat (usually lamb) cooked in a rich and spicy tomato-based sauce. Here's a recipe to make Rogan josh:

Ingredients:

1-1 kg lamb, cut into chunks

2-2 onions, finely chopped

3-4 cloves of garlic, minced

4-1-inch piece of ginger, grated

5-2 tomatoes, pureed

6-2 tablespoons yogurt

7-2 tablespoons vegetable oil

8-2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

9-2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder

10-1 teaspoon ground coriander

11-1 teaspoon ground cumin

12-1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

13-1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

14-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

15-4-5 whole cloves

16-2 bay leaves

17-Salt to taste

18-Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Step-by-Step Process:

Marinate the lamb:

In a bowl, combine the yogurt, half of the minced garlic, half of the grated ginger, half of the Kashmiri red chili powder, half of the ground coriander, half of the ground cumin, and salt.

Add the lamb pieces to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for best results.

Heat the oil and ghee:

Heat the vegetable oil and ghee in a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Sauté the onions:

Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Add the spices:

Add the remaining minced garlic, grated ginger, Kashmiri red chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, whole cloves, and bay leaves to the pan.

Stir the spices with the onions and cook for about 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.

Cook the lamb:

Add the marinated lamb pieces to the pan and cook over medium heat until they are browned on all sides.

Add the tomato puree:

Pour in the tomato puree and stir well to combine with the lamb and spices.

Cook for a few minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

Simmer the Rogan josh:

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Allow the Rogan josh to simmer gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Stir occasionally and add water if needed to maintain the desired consistency.

Adjust the seasoning:

Taste the Rogan josh and adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.

Garnish and serve:

Once the lamb is cooked to perfection, remove the pan from heat.

Garnish the Rogan josh with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with steamed rice, naan bread, or roti.

Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of Rogan josh, a delicious dish that is popular in Kashmiri cuisine!