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Rogan Josh

Name: Rogan Josh
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Lamb on the bone (in pieces); 400 ml Yoghurt (whisked); 3 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder; 2 tbsp Ground fennel; 1 tbsp Ground dry ginger; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 3 pieces Black cardamom; 1 piece Cinnamon stick; 5 pieces Cloves; 100 g Ghee; 400 g Basmati rice (to serve); To taste Salt

Rogan Josh is a classic Indian main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Lamb on the bone (in pieces), Yoghurt (whisked), Kashmiri chilli powder, Ground fennel, Ground dry ginger, Asafoetida, Black cardamom, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Ghee and Basmati rice (to serve), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Indian cooking, the dish focuses on renowned for complex whole-spice blooming, warming aromatics, and rich gravies.

In authentic Indian tradition, Rogan Josh is best presented alongside warm basmati rice, flaky parathas, and cooling raita.

If you enjoy authentic Indian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Butter Chicken.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 25 minCook: 100 minServes 5

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Ingredients

Lamb on the bone (in pieces)1 kg
Yoghurt (whisked)400 ml
Kashmiri chilli powder3 tbsp
Ground fennel2 tbsp
Ground dry ginger1 tbsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Black cardamom3 pieces
Cinnamon stick1 piece
Cloves5 pieces
Ghee100 g
Basmati rice (to serve)400 g
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Warm the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves in the ghee until fragrant, one minute.

Step 2

Add the asafoetida and the meat straight after, and brown it for ten minutes.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Take the pan off the heat and stir in the Kashmiri chilli; over a flame it burns in seconds and turns bitter.

Step 4🍲 Simmer

Return it to a low heat and add the whisked yoghurt a ladle at a time, stirring between each.

Step 5

Add the fennel and dry ginger, season, and pour in a cup of hot water.

Step 6🍲 Simmer

Braise covered for an hour and twenty on a low heat, until the meat comes away from the bone.

Step 7✨ Serve

Uncover and reduce the sauce until oil rises to the surface. Serve with rice.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Rogan Josh reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Indian home cooking, renowned for complex whole-spice blooming, warming aromatics, and rich gravies. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown lamb on the bone (in pieces) in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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