Mutton Rogan Josh
Ingredients
Marination:
Mutton 1.5 kg
Salt 1 tsp
Lemon juice 1-2 tbsp
Yogurt 5 tbsp
Spice Mix:
Green cardamom 6
Black cardamom 4
Cloves 10
Fennel Seeds 2 tsp
Ginger powder 1 tbsp
Black pepper powder 1 tsp
Kashmiri chili powder/Paprika powder 2 tbsp
Red Chili powder 1 tbsp or to taste
Other Ingredients:
Yogurt 1 cup
Ghee/Oil as needed
Bay leaves 2
Cinnamon sticks 2 big
Onion 1 big, thickly sliced
Green chilies 4-5
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Fresh coriander, chopped
Mint, chopped
Preparation:
Clean and wash the mutton pieces and marinate it with salt, lemon juice and yogurt. Keep the marination over-night or at least 2 hours.
Grind green and black cardamoms, cloves and fennel seeds.
Take yogurt in a bowl and add powdered spices, ginger powder, black pepper powder, paprika powder and red chili powder. Mix and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and marinated mutton and cook on high until the mutton pieces are browned and there is no moisture left in the oil.
Add the yogurt mixture. Mix and cook for 1 minute. Add enough water to cover the meat and put on pressure for 20-15 minutes or until the meat is tender.
Take the pressure out. Add garam masala, sliced onion and green chilies. Adjust salt if needed.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are just soft but still crunchy.
Turn the heat off. Garnish with fresh coriander and onion slices.
Enjoy with naan or rice!