Navratan Korma
Indian Indian - Regional Mains

Navratan Korma

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 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, peas)
  • • 200g paneer, cubed
  • • 1/3 cup cashew nuts
  • • 1 tbsp melon seeds
  • • 2 onions, sliced
  • • 1 cup milk
  • • 1/4 cup cream
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Parboil the mixed vegetables until crisp-tender; drain.

2
Phase 2

Fry the paneer cubes and cashews in the ghee until golden; drain.

3
Phase 3

Soak the melon seeds; blend with the onions to a smooth paste.

4
Phase 4

Fry the paste in the remaining ghee; add the milk slowly, stirring, and simmer 5 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Add the vegetables, paneer, salt, and garam masala; simmer 5 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Stir in the cream; serve with naan or pulao.