Rogan Josh (Kashmiri mutton curry)

Ingredients:

Mutton - 2.2 llbs (1 kg)
Yoghurt - 1/4 cup
Oil - 2 tbsps
Onion (chopped) -1 large
Garlic - 3 cloves
Ginger - 1" piece
Red chillies ( chopped) - 4
Green cardamoms -4
Cloves - 4
Coriander seeds -2 tsps
Cumin seeds -2 tsps
Paprika - 1 tsp
Bay leaf - 1
Cinnamon -1" piece
Garam masala -1/4 teaspoon
salt - to taste
pepper - to taste
Hot water - as required

Preparation:

1. Cut meat into medium sized pieces.
2. Grind cardamom, cloves, coriander, cumin, red chillies, garlic and ginger together and keep
aside. Mix salt and paprika thoroughly into these ground spices.
3. Heat the oil and saute onions until light brown in color.
4. Add ground spices and bay leaf to the onions and stir until fragrant.
5. Add the meat and simmer for a few minutes. Keep adding yoghurt gradually and mix well.
6. Stir in the cinnamon, hot water and pepper to taste.
7. Cover and cook on low heat until the meat is very tender and the sauce thickens.
8. Keep stiring occasionally to prevent burning.
9. When ready, remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the garam masala powder.
10.Cover for a few minutes and cook.
11. Remove the pan from fire and serve hot with rice.

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