Rogan Josh Recipes
Kashmiri slow-cooked lamb in a deep red gravy from Kashmiri red chillies — not paprika, not red food colour. The characteristic red comes from ratan jot (alkanet root). The most famous dish of the Wazwan tradition.
What is Rogan Josh?
Kashmiri slow-cooked lamb in a deep red gravy from Kashmiri red chillies — not paprika, not red food colour. The characteristic red comes from ratan jot (alkanet root). The most famous dish of the Wazwan tradition.
Regional Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Region | Prep | Cook | Difficulty | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmiri Rogan Josh | Azad Kashmir | 20m | 1h 15m | Medium | 4 |
| Kashmiri Rogan Josh — The Real Red Curry | KP | 20m | 2h | Medium | 4 |
| Lamb Rogan Josh — Home Cook Version | KP | 25m | 1h 40m | Medium | 4 |
All Rogan Josh Recipes
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
The crown jewel of Kashmiri cooking — a slow-braised lamb curry in a gorgeous mahogany-red gravy that gets its colour from Kashmiri chillies and alkanet root, not from heat. Aromatic, rich, and unlike any curry you've made before.
Kashmiri Rogan Josh — The Real Red Curry
Authentic Kashmiri rogan josh — its brilliant red color comes not from chili powder but from Kashmiri dried chilies (Kashmiri laal mirch) and dried cockscomb flowers (mawal), with no yogurt, no cream, and no tomatoes. This is the real thing.
Lamb Rogan Josh — Home Cook Version
A home-friendly rogan josh that retains the authentic Kashmiri soul — Kashmiri chili paste, fennel, and dried ginger — while making a concession to accessibility with a small amount of yogurt for a richer, more forgiving gravy.