Kashmiri foods have unique identities and are renowned for their deeply rooted cultural values and geographical influences. Looking into these dishes thoroughly, a few main factors significantly contribute to their popularity and educate us as to why Kashmiri dishes are so different from other cuisines. Before you start reading those mouth-watering dishes, we suggest you read a little background of the culture. Because, Kashmir on a plate is more like a mini series of dishes.

Rich Culinary Ancestry:

When you look at the Kashmiri platter, you see various different-coloured dishes. Unlike other cultures, the culinary heritage of Kashmir has evolved over centuries. The Kashmiri cuisines are:

• A blend of Central Asian.
• A mix of Persian.
• Indian influences resulting in a rich culinary heritage.

Fresh Ingredients:

No matter how good the techniques are, fresh ingredients are critical in making a dish worth eating. The fertile land of Kashmir offers an abundance of fresh produce. Moreover, the Kashmir belt is extensively known for its variety of spices, herbs, fruits, and vegetables.

Islamic Influence:

The majority of the population in Kashmir are Muslims. They greatly adopt the eating habits practised by the Prophet, which can be seen quite clearly as they use meat, especially lamb and chicken, to prepare their dishes.

Now, without further ado, let’s get into Kashmiri cuisines. But, if you have zero knowledge about cooking, then do consider checking out this article. This will help you greatly in your journey. If you literally never cook, start Here!

Kashmir Mutton Rogan Josh Recipe

Want to make mutton rogan josh at your home? If that’s the case, you have landed on the right page. Follow these instructions and guidelines to recreate this simple recipe at your place.

Ingredients of Mutton Rogan Josh:

Before you jump to the recipe, having all the ingredients in your arsenal is super important. Below, we have listed all the ingredients you must have if you want to create a perfect replica of the mutton rogan, josh.

• 1200 grams of mutton.
• 3 tablespoon milk
• 1 and 3/4 cup and 2 and 1/2 teaspoon water
• Salt ( According to your requirements)
• 6 black cardamom
• 2 and 1/2 cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons ( All purpose flour)
• 1 and 3/4 tablespoon fennel seeds powder
• 1 and 1/4 tablespoons red chilli powder
• 2 and 2/5 pinch saffron
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoon coriander powder
• 4 red chilli
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup and 1 and 1/2 tablespoon ghee
• 2 and 1/2 sprigs coriander leaves ( For Garnishing)

How to make Mutton Rogan Josh:

Follow these steps to make the Kashmir Rogan Josh Recipe quickly:

Step 1:

Quickly fry all the spices and start preparing the saffron milk. It’s super-easy to do: soak the saffron into the milk. Afterwards, place a pressure cooker on the heat and warm ghee within it. Once the ghee is hot enough, combine all the spices and fry for a few seconds. Make sure to keep stirring so it doesn’t get burned.

Step 2:

Now, you have to cook the mutton with other spices. First, fry the whole red chillies, cumin seeds, and asafoetida for a few seconds. Now, add mutton pieces and stir them well. Close the lid but not entirely and let the meat cook for 5-6 minutes on medium to high flame.

You are doing great so far! Remove the lid after 5 minutes and add 1/2 cup of water. Don’t stop stirring the pot; continuous stirring will allow all the flavours to get completely soaked in the meat. Once done, lower the flame and let the food cook for 10-15 minutes.

Step 3:

You are halfway through now. You must mix the saffron milk with yoghurt and other spices. To do that, get a small bowl and pour all-purpose flour with the yoghurt; make sure to mix it well. Now, start adding ingredients that include Saffron milk, salt, fennel powder, coriander powder, dry ginger powder, and the famous Kashmiri red chilli powder.

You know now what you have to do with this mixture. Mix it well and then put it into the pressure cooker as it can get cooked with the meat. Let the mutton be in the yoghurt for at least a minute.

Step 4:

You have cleared the preparation phase; all you have to do now is put the mixture in the pressure cooker and slow-cook the mutton for 1-2 hours. Make sure to add 1 cup of water before the cooking procedure begins.

Handful Tips:

A tip you must consider is to stir the mixture afterwards so it doesn’t get stuck to the bottom.
That’s all! Your Kashmir Rogan Josh is ready to serve. You can eat this dish with the rice. However, mostly, it’s served with Chapati or naan.

Besides that, do check out the recipe for Kashmiri Rajma Masala Curry.