Chicken Rogan Josh
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 4 servings
 
This recipe captures the essence of the Kashmiri-style Chicken Rogan Josh, featuring the aromatic whole spices, the rich yogurt and tomato base, and the distinctive color from Kashmiri chili powder. The slow simmering allows the flavours to meld, creating a comforting and elegant dish with layers of flavour.
Ingredients
  • 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 large onions, finely sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, pureed
  • 4 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 2 black cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4-5 cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken pieces in yogurt, 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, and a pinch of salt for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee or oil in a large pan. Add whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves) and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
  4. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
  5. Add the marinated chicken and cook on high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add tomato puree, remaining Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Mix well.
  7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Adjust salt to taste.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
  10. Serve hot with steamed basmati rice or naan bread.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 250 grams Calories: 592 Fat: 27 g Carbohydrates: 17 g Sugar: 8 g Sodium: 1091 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 73 g Cholesterol: 252 mg
Recipe by The Chilli Workshop at https://chilliworkshop.co.uk/chicken-rogan-josh/