Rogan Josh Masala
The Quirky Foodster Team
About 1/2 cup
Servings
Ingredients
- Built around a heavy proportion of Kashmiri chile powder (for its signature deep red color and moderate heat) combined with fennel seed, ginger, and the standard garam masala warming spices
Method
- Toast whole spices, cool, grind; Kashmiri chile is typically added as a separate, generous measure rather than as a minor component.
Origin: Kashmir, North India.
Use: The defining spice base of the dish sharing its name.
Classic Dishes: Rogan josh (a rich, red, slow-braised lamb curry).
Storage: Keeps 2-3 months sealed and dark.
Variations: The dish’s name derives from Persian (‘rogan’ = oil/clarified fat, ‘josh’ = intense heat/passion), reflecting the historical Persian influence on Kashmiri court cuisine — a linguistic-historical note worth including.
Substitutions: Base garam masala plus a spoonful of ground fennel seed and dried ginger. Kashmiri garam masala plus extra Kashmiri chile powder.
- Built around a heavy proportion of Kashmiri chile powder (for its signature deep red color and moderate heat) combined with fennel seed, ginger, and the standard garam masala warming spices
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