Mutton Rogan Josh

Ingredients :-

To Marinated Mutton

• Mutton - 500 gm
• Salt
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp
• Lemon Juice - 1/2

To Make Masala

• Curd - 3/4 cup
• Kashmir Red chili powder - 2 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Fennel Seeds Powder - 1 tsp
• Ginger Powder - 1 tsp
• Oil
• Bay Leaves - 2 nob
• Cinnamon Stick - 1inch
• Cloves - 4-5 nobs
• Black Cardamom - 2 nobs
• Green Cardamom - 5 nobs
• Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
• Hing/Asafoetida - 1 tsp

Method :-

• First wash the mutton pieces and add salt,Turmeric Powder and lemon juice into it and marinate it properly and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
• In a bowl add the curd,Kashmir red chili powder,Coriander Powder,Fennel Seeds Powder and ginger powder.Then add some water and make it to a smooth paste and keep it aside.
• For gravy take a pan and add oil to heat,once oil is hot then add the bay leaves,Cinnamon stick,cloves,Black cardamom,Green Cardamom,Cumin seeds and hing and saute it.
• Then add the marinated Mutton pieces into it and saute it until the mutton changes to brown color,then cover and cook it for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes add the curd masala paste into it and mix it nicely.Then cover it cook for 15 minutes.
• Then add required water and mix well,cover the lid and cook for 40-45 minutes till the meat becomes tender.The time varies depends so cook the mutton until it tender and soft.
• If you want you can transfer the mutton gravy to a pressure cooker and cook for 4 whistles in medium flame. but in pan slow cooking will give more flavor into  this dish.(you can make the gravy watery or little thick as per your choice.)
• Finally sprinkle little garam masala Powder and chopped coriander leaves mix well and switch off the flame.
• Now your delicious Mutton Rogan Josh is ready to eat , serve hot with white rice or Roti as per your choice and enjoy.