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Rogan Josh

Name: Rogan Josh
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg lamb; 1 cup yogurt; 2 tbsp dried Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1/4 tsp asafoetida; 1 tbsp fennel seeds; 4-5 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 3-4 cloves; 3 tbsp mustard oil; to taste salt; as needed water

Rogan Josh is a rich and aromatic lamb curry known for its vibrant red color and complex blend of spices. It is a signature dish of Kashmiri cuisine in North India, celebrated for its use of yogurt, spices, and slow cooking which produces deep flavors. This dish holds cultural significance as a festive and ceremonial meal often enjoyed during special occasions.

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North Indian70%

Persian (Iranian)30%

Ingredients

lamb
1 kg
yogurt
1 cup
dried Kashmiri red chili powder
2 tbsp
garlic paste
1 tbsp
ginger paste
1 tbsp
asafoetida
1/4 tsp
fennel seeds
1 tbsp
cardamom pods
4-5
cinnamon stick
1
cloves
3-4
mustard oil
3 tbsp
salt
to taste
water
as needed

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Rogan Josh originated in Kashmir and reflects Persian and Central Asian influences brought by Mughal rulers, blending local Indian spices with culinary techniques from these cultures.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

North Indian70%

ingredients+techniques

Persian (Iranian)30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing slow simmering marinating

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