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chicken rogan josh on rice with nan bread

Chicken Rogan Josh

Jack Slobodian
Try this Kashmir spiced chicken rogan josh . Its rich, tender and surpisingly easy to make. Its much tastier and healthier then your local takeaway.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fine Sieve

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Large Knobs Ghee or 2 tbsp of oil
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 3 cloves 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 (enclosed in a spice bag)

  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 5 Cloves
  • 6 Black or Green Cardamom Pods
  • 2 Bay Leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the yogurt, Kashmiri chili powder, and regular chili powder. Set this mixture aside for later.
  • Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onions and sauté until softened, which should take around 5 minutes. Next, add the minced garlic and ginger, continuing to sauté for another 30 seconds.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high, then add the chunks of chicken. Season with salt and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the chicken is well-seared.
  • Pour in the water and use it to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spatula.
  • Turn down the heat to very low before gently stirring in the spiced yogurt mixture, ensuring it's well-mixed with the chicken and onions. Now, add the spice bag to the pot.
  • Let the mixture simmer gently with the lid on for about 30 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally. Be careful to keep the heat low, as too much heat can cause the yogurt to split.
  • After 30 minutes, uncover the pot and remove the spice bag at this point.
  • Check the taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, if necessary.
  • Serve the chicken rogan josh hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • The dish includes a spice bag for easy infusion of flavors. If unavailable, add spices directly to the pot and remove them before serving.
  • Adjust the heat level to your preference. Regular chili powder gives milder heat, cayenne pepper gives a stronger kick.
  • The dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container and tastes even better the next day.
  • It's not recommended to freeze this dish as the yogurt in the sauce can cause it to separate when thawed.
  • I like to serve this rogan josh with rice and naan bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 254IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 1mg
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