Wazwan Mutton Rogan Josh

Slow-cooked, deeply spiced, and unapologetically rich—this is Wazwan Mutton Rogan Josh the way Kashmiri kitchens have always loved it. This week, we’re sharing a traditional recipe from the kitchen of theelitesisters, an expert in Kashmiri cooking. Tender mutton is gently simmered in its own stock, finished with golden onion paste, fragrant fennel, and the warmth of Kashmiri chillies.

Ingredients for Wazwan Mutton Rogan Josh

• P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil – As required

• Mutton – 1 kg, washed

• Water – Enough to fully cover the mutton

• Cardamom sticks – 2

• Green cardamoms – 8

• Cloves – 3

• Black cardamom – 1

• Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tbsp (divided)

• Salt – To taste

• Onion – 1 large, sliced

• Red chilli powder – 3 tbsp

• Turmeric powder – 1 tbsp

• Fennel powder – ½ tbsp

• Maval powder – A pinch, dissolved in water (for colour)

• Ghee – 3 heaped tbsp
  

Method for Wazwan Mutton Rogan Josh

1. Add the washed mutton to a deep pot and pour in enough water to fully cover it. Bring to a rolling boil. As the scum rises to the top, skim it off carefully to keep the curry clean and clear.

2. Add the whole spices, salt, and 1 heaped tbsp ginger-garlic paste. Continue boiling until the mutton is about 80% cooked—tender but not falling apart.

3. In a separate pan, heat P Mark Kachi Ghani Pure Mustard Oil till it just begins to smoke, then lower the flame. Fry the sliced onions until deep golden brown. Remove, cool slightly, and grind into a smooth paste.

4. From the same pan, take about ⅓ cup of the warm mustard oil (off the flame). Add red chilli powder and mix gently until smooth and vibrant red.

5. Transfer the partially cooked mutton to another vessel. Add strained mutton stock just enough to cover the meat.

6. Add the onion paste, red chilli oil, remaining 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, fennel powder, dissolved maval powder, ghee, and adjust salt. Stir gently to combine.

7. Simmer on medium heat until the gravy thickens, oil separates, and the mutton turns soft, tender, and richly coloured.

8. Your Wazwan-style Rogan Josh is ready to be served—slow-cooked, aromatic, and deeply comforting.

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