Mutton Rogan Josh

Mutton Rogan Josh 

An Indian delight made with mutton, can be enjoyed with rice or naan.

 Preparation time: 10 minutes

 Total time: 1 hour 55 minutes 

Yield: 8 servings 

Ingredients 

2 pounds mutton, cut into small pieces 

2 medium onion, chopped

 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

 1 tablespoon ginger paste 

1 tablespoon garlic paste

 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder 

1 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 

1 bunch of fresh coriander 

2 whole green chilies 

1/4 cup olive oil 

1 cup yogurt 

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds 

3 green cardamom pods 

4 cups of water 

2 tablespoons thinly sliced ginger root, to serve fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

 Method 

1-In a large saucepan, combine mutton, water and salt, cover with lid and cook for 1 and ½ hour on low heat or until mutton is tender.

2- Stir occasionally.

Heat oil in another large pan or skillet, add cardamom pods and cumin seeds; let them to pop. 

3-Add onion and stir-fry until translucent.

4- Then, add ginger paste, garlic paste, tomatoes, red chilies, and turmeric; cook for 5 minutes.

5- Add the cooked mutton and green chilies, stir-fry for 5 minutes. Stir in yogurt; cover with lid and let cook on low flame for 10 minutes or until water has reduced. 

6-When the sauce has thickened turn off heat. 

7-Sprinkle ground cumin seeds, coriander seed, and fennel seeds. Mix well.

8- Transfer into serving dish, top with ginger slices and chopped fresh coriander leaves. Enjoy. 

Nutritional Information: 

Energy - 348 calories Fat - 18.0 g Carbohydrates - 10.6 g Protein - 35.2 g Sodium - 412 mg