Spiced Chicken Rogan Josh - Emointhekitchen

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Rogan Josh is an aromatic curried meat dish in Kashmiri cuisine, dating back to the Mughal Empire. The exact etymology remains uncertain, as both “rogan josh” and “rogan ghosht” are used for the dish, and it is unclear which of the names is the original. That’s a great ingredient list for a rich, flavorful chicken. Here’s a clear, step-by-step method to bring it all together:

You will need:

800 g skinless boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, finely sliced
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp green cardamom powder
1 cinnamon stick
100g cherry tomatoes
2 cloves
250 g plain yoghurt, full-fat
200 ml chicken broth
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Procedure:

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for 10–12 minutes until soft and golden brown. Add crushed garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes. Stir in: ginger powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, paprika, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric, and cardamom powder. Cook the spices for about 1 minute(add a splash of water if they start sticking). Add whole spices, the cinnamon stick, and cloves. Stir well to release the aroma. Cook the chicken. Add the chicken thighs and mix to coat in the spices. Cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften and break down slightly. Add yoghurt (important step). Lower the heat. Add yoghurt gradually, stirring continuously to prevent curdling. Simmer. Pour in the chicken broth and add salt to taste. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is tender and the sauce thickens. Finish. Stir in garam masala. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to deepen the flavour.

Garnish & serve

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or naan. The deep, spiced aroma pairs beautifully with cooling sides like cucumber raita or plain yoghurt.