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    Easy Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe

    Published: Jun 27, 2019 · Modified: Jan 13, 2021 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe, an easy chicken curry full of flavour that makes a great midweek dinner. It's ready in about half an hour, and it's as good as the take-away version, but a lot healthier.

    Overhead shoot of a white plate with fragrant rice and chicken rogan josh, garnished with coriander leaves

    Another curry recipe from me; I must have posted quite a few lately. I quite like a good homemade curry, chicken curry especially, because I can control the amount of heat that goes into it. The ready-made versions that shops have in offer, although nice, some of them are way too spicy for my liking.

    I'm not against spicy food, and I get that curries by definition have a certain level of spiciness, but there is spicy and unbearably spicy. Can't really deal well with the latter. I like tasting the food I eat, and enjoying the ingredients that went into it, rather than just feeling fire going through my stomach.

    So, yeah, this is another mild curry for me, but which, of course, can be tweaked to your own liking. Feel free to add more chillies or chilli powder, and make this chicken rogan josh as spicy as you like.

    Collage of 6 photos to show how to make chicken rogan josh

    What is a rogan josh curry?

    One would be tempted to think that all curries are pretty much the same, given that they use pretty much the same kind of spices, but actually, each of them have their own cooking technique, and aroma that is so unique.

    Rohan Josh is a meat dish of Kashmiri origin, and is traditionally cooked with red meat, especially lamb. Now, there are lots of variations, as you can imagine, some people say this curry does not use yogurt nor tomatoes, but western interpretations of this curry tend to add both of them.

    In the UK, where curry is considered a national dish, lots of recipes have been adapted to appeal to our taste buds, which means not all of them are pure traditional recipes. But, they are as good and tasty as one can get.

    This chicken rogan josh is my own version of the popular dish, I opted to use onions and tomato puree as a base for the curry sauce, and a range of spices like: chilli powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, garam masala and ground cinnamon. Plus, the usual culprits: ginger, garlic and green chillies.

    Close-up shoot of a white plate with chicken rogan josh curry

    How to make Chicken Rogan Josh

    The curry sauce is what makes this chicken rogan josh so special; it's beautifully fragrant and coats the chicken pieces very well.

    • chop the onions, garlic and ginger, then blend them until you get a smooth paste
    • heat up the oil in a large pan, add the paste, and fry on a low heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden
    • add the spices and green chillies, and add the chicken and mix to coat
    • pour over the water and add the tomato puree, and leave to cook on a medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened
    • season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with coriander (cilantro)

    OTHER QUICK CHICKEN CURRY RECIPES

    Easy Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Style)

    Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

    Indian Leftover Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

    Close-up shoot of a fork with a chicken curry bite and a plate of rogan josh and rice in the background

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    Overhead shoot of a white plate with fragrant rice and chicken rogan josh garnished with coriander leaves
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    Easy Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe, an easy chicken curry full of flavour. It's ready in about half an hour, and it's as good as the take-away version, but a lot healthier.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: chicken curry recipes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 426 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 2 chicken breasts
    • 1 large onion
    • 3 cloves of garlic
    • 2 cm fresh ginger (1 inch)
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 1 cup water
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • fresh coriander (cilatro) to garnish
    • 1 green chilli (deseeded)
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Peel and chop the onions, garlic and ginger, then blend to a smooth paste.

    2. Heat up the oil in a large pan, and fry the paste for 3-4 minutes on a low heat until slightly golden.

    3. Add the spices and chopped green chilli, mix well, then add the chicken cut into pieces and mix to coat.

    4. Increase the heat to medium, then add the tomato puree and water, and leave to cook with a lid on for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

    5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with coriander leaves.

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 426 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 12g60%
    Cholesterol 145mg48%
    Sodium 279mg12%
    Potassium 1049mg30%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 3g12%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 50g100%
    Vitamin A 715IU14%
    Vitamin C 15.2mg18%
    Calcium 54mg5%
    Iron 2.4mg13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Chetan Rathod

      January 08, 2020 at 4:33 am

      Daniella, I think you have toned down the Chicken Rogan Josh recipe and have used less spices. This is what is revealed from the picture you have shared because the original Rogan Josh is spicy and colourful. It is nice to see you explore the Indian cuisine your way. Keep sharing such interesting posts.

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      • Daniela Anderson

        January 08, 2020 at 7:13 am

        Yes, l usually simplify international recipes to cater for all tastes. Most original curry recipes are too spicy for me, so l make them mild. They are still very tasty though!

        Reply
    2. Nicole

      May 23, 2020 at 8:12 am

      This is delicious. I browned as per usual and then sealed in a pressure cooker for 25. So yum!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        May 23, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Philip Stevens

      December 01, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      Impressed, that was good.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        December 05, 2020 at 8:20 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Sarel Marais

      October 06, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Looks good will try you recipes.

      Reply

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