Chicken Rogan Josh
A comforting dish of Chicken Rogan Josh, fragrant with spices, served over fluffy rice, evoking warm memories from childhood.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the pureed tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
- Add the chicken pieces, coating them well in the spices.
- Stir in the yogurt, cover the pan, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the cover, finish with garam masala, and stir.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with eggplant or chickpeas. Use full-fat yogurt for a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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