Making Rogan Josh at Home

Rogan Josh is a popular Kashmiri dish that is made with lamb or goat meat, flavored with aromatic spices and cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce. Here's a recipe to make Rogan Josh at home:

 Ingredients: 

1 kg lamb or goat meat, cut into small pieces 

3 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil 

2 onions, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced 

1-inch piece of ginger, grated 

2 green cardamom pods 

2 black cardamom pods 

2 cinnamon sticks 

6 cloves 1 tsp cumin seeds 

1 tsp coriander seeds 

1 tsp fennel seeds 

2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder 

1 tsp turmeric powder 

1 tsp garam masala powder 

2 cups water 

1 cup tomato puree 

Salt, to taste 

Instructions: 

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes. 

3. Add green and black cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds. Fry for a minute or until the spices release their aroma. 

4. Add the lamb or goat meat and cook on high heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

5. Add Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

6. Add water and tomato puree, mix well, and bring to a boil. 

7. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1-2 hours or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened. You can add more water if required. 

8. Once the meat is cooked, add garam masala powder and mix well.

9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or naan.

 Enjoy your homemade Rogan Josh!