Mutton Rogan Josh Recipe

Prepare the Mutton

• Wash and pat dry the mutton pieces
• Keep at room temperature for 20-30 mins before cooking

Preparing the Oil

• In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat cooking oil/ghee until it begins to smoke lightly
• Reduce heat, add whole bay leaves, cloves, black and green cardamom and asafoetida
• Let them splutter for 30 seconds
• Add chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté till golden

Sear the Mutton

• Add mutton pieces and sauté on high heat for 6-8 mins until they brown slightly on the outside and release their juices

Add the Masala

• Lower the heat to medium-low. Add Johnny’s Mutton Rogan Josh Masala
• Stir well to coat the meat evenly in the Masala
• Cook the meat for 4-5 mins, allowing the oils from the masala to release and coat the pan. Adding masala at this stage lets it bloom in the oil and meat juices

Add the Yogurt

• Lower the flame and slowly add beaten yogurt one spoon at a time, stirring continuously to avoid curdling
• Cook on low flame for 5-6 mins till the yogurt is fully mixed and the gravy is slightly thick

Simmer and Slow Cook

• Add some hot water (depending on the desired consistency). Add salt
• Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours (or pressure cook – 3/4 whistles). Stir occasionally to avoid sticking

Finishing Touch

• If you need extra colour, add a teaspoon of Kashmiri Red Chilli powder mixed in a tablespoon of warm ghee or oil
• Drizzle on top and let it rest covered for 10 mins

“Let it rest for 15-20 minutes before serving. That’s when the Spices settle into the meat and the true Rogan, the red oil layer – rises to the top.”