A timeless Kashmiri delicacy, featuring tender mutton simmered in a fragrant and fiery red curry, infused with aromatic spices and rich flavors. A true delight for spice enthusiasts
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500 grams mutton, cleaned and cut into curry pieces
2 large onions, finely sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
70 grams curd (Dahi)
30 gramss ginger garlic paste
6 grams cumin seeds
4-5 green cardamom pods
2-3 cloves
1-inch cinnamon stick
1 black cardamom pod
6 grams fennel seeds
10 grams turmeric powder
10 grams red chili powder (adjust to taste)
10 grams coriander powder
5 grams dry ginger powder
15 grams Salt
3 tablespoons refined oil or ghee
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. **Marination:**
In a bowl, mix the mutton pieces with Curd (Dahi), half of the ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 12 hours.
2. **Whole Spices:**
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds, green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, black cardamom pod, and fennel seeds. Sauté until the spices release their aroma.
3. **Sautéing Onions:**
Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. **Adding ginger garlic Paste:**
Add the remaining ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. **Tomatoes:**
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and the oil starts separating.
6. **Spices:**
Add coriander powder, dry ginger powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. **Cooking Mutton:**
Add marinated mutton to the pan. Cook until the mutton is browned.
8. **Simmering:**
Add water as needed, cover the pan, and let the mutton simmer until it's tender.
9. **Garnish:**
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
10. **Serve:**
Serve the Mutton Rogan Josh hot with steamed rice, naan, or roti.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your preference. Enjoy your Mutton Rogan Josh!