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
Marinate the chicken pieces in yogurt, 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, and a pinch of salt for 30 minutes.