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
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas) |
| 1 cup | paneer, cubed |
| 1 cup | mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, raisins) |
| 1 cup | cream |
| 1 tablespoon | ghee |
| 1 tablespoon | oil |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1/2 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 cup | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 cup | tomato puree |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat ghee and oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
- 8 Add the paneer cubes and mixed nuts, stirring gently.
- 9 Pour in the cream and mix well to combine.
- 10 Sprinkle garam masala and stir to incorporate.
- 11 Simmer the korma for another 5 minutes on low heat.
- 12 Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk.