Lamb Rogan Josh Recipe | Insta pot method also available

The lamb rogan josh recipe is super easy to make. The flavor of yogurt and the spices will make your taste buds craving for more. You can substitute lamb with mutton. It’s perfect for a cold day or a cozy evening. You can also make this in your Insta pot.

Spicy, deep red and packed with flavors best describes the famous lamb rogan josh. This lamb rogan josh recipe is too tempting to miss out. 

A perfect recipe to try out on a chilly day where you can enjoy a hot meal with your family.

Moreover, if you are looking to try some of the typical spicy Indian dishes, then it would be a great idea to try out the recipes for 

Spicy chicken roast

Salmon curry with coconut milk(video recipe)

Chicken tikka masala

Crab with spicy garlic butter sauce 

Skillet chicken fry

What is lamb rogan josh?

A typical lamb rogan josh is one of the most famous and classic Indian dishes that originated from the Kashmir region of India. This slowly cooked lamb dish is now famous all over the world.

This dish is made by mixing all the spices in yogurt and then adding the mixture to the lamb. The lamb rogan josh with yogurt makes the flavor of all the spices to be completely mixed in the lamb.

How to make lamb rogan josh curry?

Lamb rogan josh is quite easy to make. Prepared in only 1 hour, this dish is bound to satisfy your hunger and tantalize your taste buds, making you crave for another serving. The slow cooking of the lamb will not only leave the lamb extremely tender but also ensure that the full flavor of all the spices is completely imparted to the curry.

Although, typically this recipe includes the lamb being slowly cooked, however, for quick results you can also prepare lamb rogan josh in pressure cooker or your Insta pot. In both cases, the curry will turn out to be equally mind blowing.

If you are looking to try out something different then substitute lamb with mutton, for an equally delicious curry dish. This unique kashmiri rogan josh recipe is quite different from other typical Indian curry recipes. The deep red color of the curry is due to the generous use of Kashmiri red chilli powder in the curry.

The mutton rogan josh will also turn out to be a really delicious dish that will win hearts of the meat lovers.

What to serve with rogan josh?

You can enjoy this wonderful dish in any way you desire. You can serve it with rice, roti or naan. If I have lamb rogan josh near me, don’t expect me to wait around, as it would be too tempting not to take that first taste of the delicious curry.

Does lamb rogan josh have tomatoes?

The actual lamb rogan josh recipe contains no tomatoes. However, over the past many years this recipe has evolved. Nowadays, a number of different versions of this recipe are available.

Store bought lamb rogan josh is also available, which contains a really thick tomato based curry. You can even make your own version of rogan josh right at your home. You can simply adjust the consistency of the tomato paste according to your taste or miss out the tomatoes altogether.

Alternatives to typical rogan josh:

For people who are not a great fan of lamb or mutton you can also make rogan josh with chicken. 

Looking for a spicy and mouth watering dish to surprise your loved ones? Try out the lamb rogan josh today and get ready to be showered with loads of praise.

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Lamb Rogan Josh Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

 

The lamb rogan josh recipe is super easy to make. The flavor of yogurt and the spices will make your tastebuds craving for more. You can substitute lamb with mutton. It’s perfect for a cold day or a cozy evening. You can also make this in your Insta pot.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: insta pot recipes, kashmiri rogan josh recipe, lamb rogan josh, mutton rogan josh

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg lamb or mutton cut into medium pieces
• 3 tablespoons mustard oil or ghee clarified butter, Please refer notes
• 1 cup thick yogurt lightly beaten without lumps
• 1/2 cup hot water
• WHOLE SPICES:
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 green cardamom
• 3 black cardamom
• 1 teaspoon asafoetida or hing powder
• SPICES:
• 4 tablespoons Kashmiri chili powder | paprika
• 2 teaspoons dry ginger powder
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed powder
• 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
• GARNISH:
• Pinch of saffron
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• finely chopped cilantro | coriander leaves

Instructions

1. Wash and drain the lamb well in a colander to remove excess water. Squeeze the water out if needed. Gather all the ingredients as per their groups.

2. Melt ghee in a deep pan or pressure cooker on medium heat. (If using mustard oil, heat the oil till you see smoke but do not let it burn.)
3. Add whole spices + hing|asafoetida and sauté for about 30 seconds so that the oil is infused with the aroma of spices.
4. Add the lamb pieces and sauté on high heat for about 5 minutes till the meat is brown.
5. Add the Kashmiri chili powder + ginger powder + fennel powder + salt and sauté for another 5 minutes.
6. Now add the beaten yogurt + 1/2 cup hot water and mix everything well.
7. Once everything comes to a boil turn down the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid and let it cook till the meat is tender. It may take about 45 minutes to an hour. Keep checking every 10 to 15 minutes and give it a quick stir. You can also use Insta Pot. (If using a pressure cooker, cover the lid and cook on low heat till you hear about 3 whistles).
8. Once the lamb is cooked, open the lid and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
9. Sprinkle crushed saffron and cumin powder and turn off the heat.
10. Garnish with coriander or cilantro leaves.
11. Serve with rice, roti, or naan.

Insta Pot Method:

1. Wash and drain the lamb well in a colander to remove excess water. Squeeze the water out if needed. Gather all the ingredients as per their groups.

2. Press the sauté button on your insta pot and set to 10 minutes. Add ghee (clarified butter). Add whole spices + hing | asafoetida and sauté for about 30 seconds so that the oil is infused with the aroma of spices.

3. Now add the lamb pieces and sauté for about 5 minutes till the meat is brown.

4. Add the kashmiri chili powder + ginger powder + fennel powder + salt and sauté for another 5 minutes.

5. Now add the beaten yogurt + 1 cup hot water(Insta pot requires more liquid compared to other cooking methods) and mix everything well.

6. Cover your insta pot and select the meat button and set to 45 minutes. Also seal the vent.

7. Once the timer is done, wait for another 5 minutes before opening it. Release the steam and open.

8. Press the sauté button, set to 5 minutes and let it simmer. If the gravy is thin you can increase the time to additional 5 minutes.

9. Sprinkle crushed saffron and cumin powder and turn off the heat.

10. Garnish with coriander or cilantro leaves.

Recipe Notes

1. If using mustard oil to make rogan josh, it is important to bring it to a smoking point on medium heat or else it can taste bitter. 2. The recipe of rogan josh had evolved over the years with different versions available.