Vegan rogan josh recipe | Sainsbury`s Magazine (2024)

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Recipe by BOSH!

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This is the BOSH! boys' take on curry. It’s meant to be rustic. You can use different veg, if you like. Serve with naan bread or rice, or on its own for a lighter dish

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Nutritional information (per serving)

Calories

334Kcal

Fat

23gr

Saturates

6gr

Carbs

19gr

Sugars

14gr

Fibre

10gr

Salt

0.2gr

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After following a plant-based diet for three years, friends Henry Firth (right) and Ian Theasby claim to feel better than ever before. Their Facebook page, BOSH!, which shows how to cook vegan food, receives more than 20 million views a month, and their cookbook is the fastest selling of 2018.

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BOSH!

After following a plant-based diet for three years, friends Henry Firth (right) and Ian Theasby claim to feel better than ever before. Their Facebook page, BOSH!, which shows how to cook vegan food, receives more than 20 million views a month, and their cookbook is the fastest selling of 2018.

See more of BOSH! ’s recipes

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Ingredients

  • 3 red chillies
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 4cm-piece root ginger, peeled
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large aubergine, cut into 3cm chunks
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1.5cm cinnamon stick
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 100g dairy-free coconut yogurt
  • a large pinch of garam masala
  • a handful of chopped coriander, to serve
  • a handful of desiccated coconut flakes, to serve

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Leftovers keep for 2-3 days in the fridge.

  1. Rip the stems from 2 of the chillies, removing the seeds, too, if you prefer a milder sauce, and put them in a liquidiser with the garlic, ginger, tomato purée and 60ml water. Blend to a smooth paste (add more water if needed).
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large frying pan. Cook the aubergine over a medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, turning regularly, until well browned. Meanwhile, crush the cardamom pods with a mortar and pestle to release the seeds (or use the end of a rolling pin). Discard the shells.
  3. Tip the aubergine onto a plate and set aside. Add the remaining oil to a large saucepan, along with the cardamom, peppercorns, bay leaf and cinnamon, and fry for 2 minutes. Add the onion and sugar. Reduce the heat to medium and sauté for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened (add a splash more oil to the pan if the onions begin to stick).
  4. Add the blended paste to the pan with the ground cumin and coriander and mix together well. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the aubergine and stir well. Mix in the coconut yogurt (if it’s too thick, add a little water to loosen – you want a thick, gravy-like consistency). Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Rip the stem from the remaining chilli (remove the seeds if you prefer a milder flavour), then slice finely. Taste the curry and season with garam masala and salt, as necessary. Serve sprinkled with coriander, coconut flakes and the sliced chilli.

    Recipe adapted from BOSH! by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby (HQ, £20).

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Vegan rogan josh recipe | Sainsbury`s Magazine (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for Rogan Josh? ›

If you can't find Rogan Josh paste, you could substitute another medium curry paste. This curry is fantastic. Spicy but not so much so that you can't enjoy it, and with large meaty chunks to stir into rice, it's one of my favorite dinners.

Is Rogan Josh paste vegan? ›

Made with a delicious blend of spices and herbs, this paste offers an easy way to create an authentic Rogan Josh curry. Our Rogan Josh Curry Paste allows you to enjoy the bold and savory taste of this classic dish without the hassle. Simply add it to your preferred choice of vegan meat or vegetables.

What is Rogan Josh eaten with? ›

Often, rogan josh is served with a side of plain basmati rice, or the Indian bread known as naan, or both.

What makes Rogan Josh different? ›

The traditional Rogan Josh spice blend consists of a combination of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, ginger, and Kashmiri chilli powder. This blend creates a rich and robust flavour, with a subtle heat that is characteristic of Kashmiri cuisine.

Is Rogan Josh good for you? ›

Skip: Lamb Rogan Josh

Depending on the cut, lamb can have anywhere from 15 to 25 grams of fat in a 3-ounce portion. That's about the size of a deck of cards. At home, where you can choose the cut of meat, go for a leg or loin, and load up on all those antioxidants, like ginger, garlic, tomato, and turmeric.

How do you thicken Rogan Josh curry? ›

Cornstarch slurry:

To create a slurry, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water. Add the slurry to your curry and bring it to a simmer. Keep in mind that cornstarch should be added towards the end of cooking, as overcooking can cause the sauce to thin again.

Why is curry sauce not vegan? ›

Some curry pastes are, some are not. A popular brand imported from Thailand, Mae Ploy, uses shrimp paste in all of their Thai curry pastes, so they aren't vegan. Chef's Choice brand does not use shrimp paste and advertises its products as being vegan.

Why is mint sauce not vegan? ›

Mint sauce consists of mint (surprise, surprise), specifically spearmint, which is soaked in vinegar and a little bit of sugar. As a result, it is generally vegan, as it's made from plant-based products.

Which sauce is not traditionally vegan? ›

The sauce that is traditionally not vegan from the options you provided is Worcestershire sauce. Worcestershire sauce typically contains anchovies, which are small fish, as one of its ingredients. Therefore, it is not suitable for those following a vegan diet.

What does Rogan Josh mean in English? ›

Rogan Josh is an Indian curry characterized by a thick, delicious red sauce with delicate meat. In Persian, "Rogan" means clarified butter or oil, or "red" in Hindi, and "josh" denotes passion – fiery or hot, therefore, this meal is all about cooking in an oil-based sauce with high heat.

What is Rogan Josh sauce made of? ›

The thickness you taste and see in an authentic rogan josh comes from the bone marror, red chili paste, fennel powder, ginger powder and yogurt but not from onions, garlic and tomatoes. Some recipes do not even use yogurt and instead use pran (wild shallot paste).

What is a fun fact about Rogan Josh? ›

The history of Rogan Josh can be traced back to the Persian origins of the dish. “Rogan” means “oil” in Persian, and “Josh” means “intense heat” or “passion.” The dish originally referred to cooking meat in a red, aromatic oil-based sauce.

What is closest to Rogan Josh? ›

Dhaba Curry

This dish is most similar to Rogan Josh, but has added tomatoes.

What country is famous for Rogan Josh? ›

Rogan josh (English: /ˌroʊɡən ˈdʒoʊʃ/; Kashmiri: [roːɡan dʒoːʃ]), also spelled roghan josh or roghan ghosht, is an aromatic curried meat dish originating from Kashmir in India.

Is there another name for Rogan Josh? ›

So, 'Rogan Ghosht' (the alternative to Rogan Josh) translates as 'red meat' which also makes sense. As the dish is still referred to as both Rogan Josh and Rogan Ghosht, it's really difficult to know which is the original!

What is Rogan Josh curry paste made of? ›

INGREDIENTS: Water, Crushed Tomato (10%), Coriander Leaf (8%), Rapeseed Oil, Onion, Sugar, Garam Masala Powder (Coriander, Cumin, Cassia, Black Pepper, Star Anise, Ginger, Cardamom, Pimento, Clove, Bay Leaf, Nutmeg), Coriander Powder, Tomato Paste (3%), Cumin Powder, Red Chilli Purée, Modified Maize Starch, ...

What does Rogan Josh translate to? ›

Rogan Josh is an Indian curry characterized by a thick, delicious red sauce with delicate meat. In Persian, "Rogan" means clarified butter or oil, or "red" in Hindi, and "josh" denotes passion – fiery or hot, therefore, this meal is all about cooking in an oil-based sauce with high heat.

How spicy is a Rogan Josh? ›

The dish comes originally from Persia where rogan means 'oil' and josh means 'hot'. In other words, this dish is cooked with intense heat. But rogan can also mean 'red', and above all this dish is red and satisfyingly spicy from Kashmiri chillies.

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