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Mutton Rogan Josh



Mutton Rogan Josh

Mutton Rogan Josh is a dish that I always wished to try, at least the restaurant version. The traditional Kashmiri rogan josh is a very unique and different preparation,the most remarkable is the rich red color for the gravy, which is attained by adding a natural coloring agent called Ratan jog. This dish is so popular  in Northern India and is said to have been influenced by the Mugalai and Persian Cuisine.
I searched around a more traditional recipe and it was all confusing. Some are against adding onions and yogurt . Here I tried a more restaurant version with gravy (traditional version is a semi dry curry) and loved the blend of flavors. It is a spicy braised lamb/mutton dish with exotic spices and a rich smooth gravy. It goes well with basmathi rice or roti.

Recipe source: Sanjeev Kapoor Kazhana.

Ingredients

Mutton/Lamb- 1 kg
Onions thinly sliced- 4 medium
Mustard oil- 3tsp
Cinnamon- 2 stick
Fennel seeds- 1/3 tsp
Cloves- 5-6
Black cardomon-2
Green cardamon-4
Bay leaves-2
Asafoetida- 1/3 tsp
Ginger garlic paste- 2 tbs
Kashmiri chilli powder- 2 tsp
(according to your spice tolerance)
Fennel powder- 11/2 tsp
Ginger powder- 1tsp
Garam masala- 1/3 tsp
Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
Saffron- a pinch
Yogurt 1/2 cup


Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add whole cinnamon,black cardamon,green cardamon,black cardamon,clove,fennel seeds,bay leaf and gently roast in low flame. Add asafoetida and immediately the sliced onion and fry till golden brown.
Next add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw flavor disappears. Add chilly powder and stir in low flame. Add the meat,increase the heat and braise the meat till it slightly gets brown in the outside  .This will take around three minutes.. Add yogurt and continue to stir till all the yogurt gets coated over the meat and you see oil separating.Add salt and 1 cup of water and cover and cook for about twenty minutes till the meat is almost done.
Add fennel powder,garam masala,saffron dissolved in warm water or milk, and ginger powder. Simmer and allow the gravy to thicken. At this point you can strain the gravy to get the smooth silky restaurant style. (I took off the mutton pieces and blended in a mixture,returned to the pot with the mutton and then simmered. I think straining would have given better results). Serve with roti or rice.

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy!

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  1. Sahasra RecipesMarch 13, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Wow yummy. Can I have it.

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  2. saraniskitchenMarch 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    looks spicy and yummy...

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  3. Home Cooked foodMarch 13, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    love this curry, so temtping.

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  4. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    wow looks so tempting chechi, i have always wanted to try this recipe... looks superb

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  5. UnknownMarch 13, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    wow mouth watering and yummy!
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  6. SwathiMarch 13, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Adipoli curry suja, sure restaurant favorite.

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  7. My World My HomeMarch 13, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Wow....so tempting......looks gorgeous.... :-)

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  8. Sweet'n'SavouryMarch 13, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    You have done a great job, the dish looks very very good

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  9. Mrs.Ahmed March 13, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    wooo so tempting :)

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  10. JulieMarch 13, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Mouthwatering n delightful dear..inviting pics :)
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  11. divyagcpMarch 13, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Rich and delicious gravy, makes me drool..

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  12. MélangeMarch 13, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    However varied you try,this looks absolutely a winner..My mouth waters here Suja..Rich in all the ways..and neat perfect presentation !

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  13. followfoodieeMarch 13, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    My all time favourite curry

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  14. ShabbuMarch 14, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Delicious and tempting recipe dear...

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  15. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Delicious mutton curry!! Its finger licking good!
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  16. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Dish looks better than restaurant one...great recipe..

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  17. Priya SatheeshMarch 14, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    woooow........So tempting...

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  18. Malar GandhiMarch 14, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Oh boy, there is no way, am gonna get away from this dish..you are making me hungry:)

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  19. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    nice capture dear.. beautiful..

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  20. Rumana RawatMarch 14, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Plz pass this bowl to me.. What a delicious gravy and the mutton looks juicy...

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  21. ShobhaMarch 14, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Wow !what a lovely colour.. perfectly made Rogan Josh..

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  22. Sangeetha PriyaMarch 14, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    such a tempting gravy with crystal clear clicks...

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  23. aipiMarch 14, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Such a delicacy, beautifully done and photographed Suja.

    Puja

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  24. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    looks delicious and nice clicks Suja

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  25. Vidya ChandrahasMarch 15, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Super yummy, tempting and mouth watering dish.

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  26. Sanoli GhoshMarch 19, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Wow...what an irresistible mutton dish, so flavorful and lipsmacking good Suja. Can't resist myself from it now....

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