Rogan Josh (or Roghan Josh), has gained international recognition and popularity, not only because it tastes great, but because it forms part of a very nutritive meal. The Lamb Rogan Josh recipe is a Kashmiri dish that consists of tender aromatic lamb that has been cooked in sweet spices. In Persian, Rogan means oil and josh means heat, passion or hot, therefore the name of the dish means cooked in oil with the help of intense heat.

The dish has a characteristic red colour that is usually attained from Kashmiri chillies or Kashmiri mirch. Indian peppers or chillies are usually very pungent but Kashmiri chillies used in this dish can be considered to only be mildly hot.

When the Mughals came to India they used to often retreat to Kashmir in North India, as they found that the heat in the plains was too intense. It was the Mughals who brought Rogan Josh to Kashmir and it is often referred to as a popular, classic dish of Kashmir. It is delicious, as the ingredients go a long way in enhancing the flavour of the gravy. You can bet that the colour and aroma get the gastric juices flowing. It can be eaten with parathas, crispy naan, or even rice. Those who have tasted this dish come back for more, as the subtle combination of the sweet spices make it a dish that definitely appeals to the taste buds.

This mouth watering dish has become famous in various parts of the world and is more often than not modified in order to tone down the pungency. However the lamb rogan josh recipe has even been attempted by the least adventurous home cooks.

Lamb meat contains a lot of essential amino acids, Thiamin, Riboflavin, and Cobalamin. It is indeed an excellent source of protein and is good for cardiovascular health. Lean lamb usually contains a good amount of unsaturated fat and therefore it lowers ones bad cholesterol. Therefore those who are health conscious will benefit a lot by eating this dish that is nutritious as well as tasty.