Navratan Korma

Navratan Korma

Navratan Korma

Veg

Nine-jewel vegetarian korma — mixed vegetables, paneer, and dry fruits simmered in a rich cashew-cream gravy perfumed with kewra and cardamom. A Nawabi vegetarian banquet dish.

Cuisines

Awadhi Mughlai

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Vegetable 1 cup Vegetable , mixed (carrot, beans, peas)
Paneer 1 cup Paneer , cubed
Nut 1 cup Nut , mixed (cashews, almonds, raisins)
Cream 1 cup Cream , whipped or vanilla ice
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
Onion 1 cup Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , puree
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , fresh, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat ghee and oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
  8. 8 Add the paneer cubes and mixed nuts, stirring gently.
  9. 9 Pour in the cream and mix well to combine.
  10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala and stir to incorporate.
  11. 11 Simmer the korma for another 5 minutes on low heat.
  12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk.