Kashmiri Style Al Rogan Josh Recipe- Pumpkin In Red Curry

Al Rogan Josh is a delicious flavourful pumpkin curry that comes from Kashmir origin. It is the veg version of the signature dish of Kashmir, where the name is derived from Persian words in which Rogan means oil and Josh mean Intense heat. Kashmiri Al Rogan Josh is an integral part of the lavish spread in Kashmiri Pandit homes.  Course : Lunch Ingridients : 500 grams Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin) 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt) Whole spices 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds , crushed 2 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi) 4 Cloves (Laung) 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) 1 Bay leaf (tej patta) 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns , crushed 1 teaspoon Fennel Powder 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing) 2 teaspoons Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder 1/2 inch Ratan jot (alkanet) , infuse it in heated oil Salt , to taste Mustard oil , as required Instructions To begin making the Al Rogan Josh recipe, wash and peel and cut pumpkin into medium size pieces and keep aside.Heat oil in a heavy bottomed wok and add bay leaf and other whole spices mentioned.Immediately add chopped pumpkin, green chilies and mix well. Fry on medium to high flames stirring occasionally.Now add asafoetida and stir well. In a separate bowl, add yogurt and red chilli powder & fennel powder and whisk nicely.Take off the lid and add whisked yogurt and mix well such that everything incorporates nicely.Adjust salt as needed. Now add Ratanjot / root infused in oil in the pumpkin and cook till the vegetable is soft and tender.Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.Serve Kashmiri Style Al Rogan Josh along with Steamed rice and Kachumber salad for a perfect weekday. dinner.