This chicken rogan josh is a delicious adaptation of the authentic Kashmir rogan josh, using more accessible ingredients and made in half the time. This chicken rogan josh still packs that big punch of spiced flavours and takes just 1 hour to make.
Origin
Rogan Josh is a North Indian curry from the region of Kashmir. Traditionally served with lamb or goat, with the addition of alkanet flower or root and Kashmiri chillies. Brought there by the Mughals with the influence of Persian cuisine, it has become a staple dish in Kashmiri cuisine.
The Ingredients
Ghee
Ghee is a type of clarified butter that is used in ancient Indian cuisine. It’s made by cooking clarified butter for longer during the separation process which caramelises the milk solids, this results in a nutty caramelised flavour. It has a higher smoke point than butter which makes it ideal for sautéing.
Kashmiri Chillies
Kashmiri chillies are mild & vibrant chilli with strong red hues. They are used in Indian cuisine not to add heat to the dish but to add flavour and their vibrant colour. They are somewhat similar to paprika.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that is from the inner bark off ‘cinnamon’ trees like Cinnamomum verum which is native to sir Lanka. This spice is now highly available and used throughout most of the world. It has a very strong flavour so it is normally used in small quantities.
Alkanet Flower/Root
Alkanet root is a herb that belongs to the borage family. The alkanet plant has a bright blue flower and a black and dark red root. It is commonly used as a source of red dye and is popular in Indian cuisine to add colour to the recipe. The alkanet flower & root is not approved for food colouring in the European Union due to potential side effects of the plant. This is why I have avoided this ingredient in the recipe.
Health Benefits
Ginger
Gingerol in Ginger which is a relative of Capsaicin has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It used for a variety of natural medicines and is believed to ease the effects of nausea, reduce muscle soreness and improve digestion.
Garlic
Is another vegetable that has been used in food medicine for thousands of years. It has been referred to as ‘Russian penicillin’ due to its antibacterial properties.
Chillies
Capsaicin in chilli is linked to increased metabolism by burning fats, pain relief and reducing insulin spikes for diabetes.
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Chicken Rogan Josh
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Fine Sieve
Ingredients
- 2 Large Knobs Ghee or 2 tbsp of oil
- 1 Onion diced
- 3 Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Ginger minced
- 3 Chicken Breast cut into chunks
- 300 g Yoghurt
- 125 ml Water
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder or paprika
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder or cayenne pepper
- Fresh Coriander for garnish
- Sea salt
Spices (tied in a spice bag)
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 5 Cloves
- 6 Black or Green Cardamom
- 2 Bay leafs
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl add yoghurt. Next, sift the Kashmiri & chilli powder into the mixing bowl and whisk into it has incorporated, and place to the side for later.
- Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions & sauté until brown, this should take around 5 minutes. Add garlic & ginger then continue to sauté for 30 seconds. Turn up the heat to medium-high, add the chicken & season with salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken has been seared. Now add the water & deglaze the pan (scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan).
- Add the yoghurt, mix then add the spices. Bring the mixture to a light simmer (too much heat will curdle the youghurt) then add a lid and turn down the heat too low. Simmer for 30 minutes (stirring every so often). Take off the lid and reduce to your desired consistency. Take out the spices and check for seasoning, adding salt if needed.
- Serve fresh from the pot with a sprinkle of coriander & a side of rice & naan bread.
Tara
Monday 21st of September 2020
You had me at just one hour! So easy and packed with so many amazing spices. Yum!
Jackslobodian
Tuesday 6th of October 2020
Thank you :)
Toni Dash
Monday 21st of September 2020
My family loved it! Really tasty and delish!
Jackslobodian
Tuesday 6th of October 2020
I am very glad they enjoyed it! :)
Lizet Bowen
Monday 21st of September 2020
Great recipe! the flavor was there. And it took less time than other recipes. We will be making this chicken organ josh more often.
Jackslobodian
Tuesday 6th of October 2020
Thank you, I am happy you liked it!
Tawnie Kroll
Monday 21st of September 2020
You were right this was surprisingly easy to make! So good!
Jackslobodian
Tuesday 6th of October 2020
Thank you :)
Emmeline
Sunday 5th of July 2020
This sounds so delicious!! I had never heard of it before but I will defnitely try it out next time I'm craving some indian food!
Jackslobodian
Sunday 5th of July 2020
Oooh then you will be in for a nice surprise :)