Navratan Korma
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Navratan Korma

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Tender cuts gently braised in a luxurious, mildly spiced sauce of coconut cream, ground almonds, and fragrant green cardamom.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, cauliflower, green peas), chopped
  • • 1/4 cup cashew nuts
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 3 green cardamoms
  • • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • • 1/2 cup pineapple cubes
  • • 2 tbsp raisins
  • • 1/2 cup fresh cream
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Lightly fry the vegetables in a little ghee until just tender; soak the cashews and blend to a smooth paste.

2
Phase 2

Heat the ghee, add the green cardamoms, saute the onion until golden, then add the cashew paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add 1 cup water and the cream and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the vegetables, pineapple, raisins, garam masala, and salt and simmer for 5 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Serve the rich korma with naan or pulao.