NAVRATAN KORMA IN MAHARASHTRIAN STYLE
| Author | anubond101 | Yield | No Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Aug 27, 2012 | Cooking Time | 25 Minutes |
| Recipe Type | Veg-Main | Preparation Time | 10 Minutes |
| Ingredient | Mix Vegetable | Standing Time | 25 Minutes |
Description:
Navratan Korma is a delicious combination of several vegetables in a creamy sauce. It can be served with any Indian bread. Navratan Korma, meaning a mixture of nine gems(nine fruits & vegetables) is a delicious vegetarian dish from the Mughlai cuisine. The nine gems indicate the nine veggies, fruits and nuts that go into the dish.
Recipe of NAVRATAN KORMA IN MAHARASHTRIAN STYLE
| Ingredient Name | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli Powder | 1 | Teaspoons |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
| Hing | Pinch | |
| Green Chillies, Crushed | 1 | Teaspoons |
| Ginger Garlic Paste | 1 | Tablespoons |
| Curry Leaves | few | Springs |
| Salt To Taste | ||
| Onion Paste | 1 | Large |
| Cumin Seeds | 1 | Teaspoons |
| Cinnamon Sticks | 7-8 | Small |
| Clove Sticks | 6-7 | Numbers |
| Green Cardamom | 1 | Numbers |
| Black Cardamom | 2 | Numbers |
| Oil | 2 | Tablespoons |
| Fruits | 1 | Cup |
| Mixed Vegetables | 2 | Cup |
| Coriander Powder | 1 | Teaspoons |
| Garam Masala Powder | 1/2 | Teaspoons |
| Tomato Puree | 1 | Cup |
| Cashew Nuts & Watermelon Seeds Paste | 2 | Tablespoons |
| Water As Needed | ||
| Yoghurt | 1 | Tablespoons |
| Ghee | 1 | Tablespoons |
| Coriander Leaves | 1 | Springs |
Directions
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in pan, when it is hot enough at whole spices (2 black cardamom, 1 green cardamom, 6-7 cloves, 7-8 small pieces of cinnamon) and cumin seeds. Fry a bit and add curry leaves, onion paste (1 large) and stir well. Add salt and cook the onion paste till it is nicely cooked and golden in colour. Add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp chopped/ crushed green chillies and mix well. Add pinch of hing, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and 1 cup tomato puree and mix all the ingredients well. Add 2 tbsp paste of cashew nuts and watermelon seeds, add little water, 1 tbsp yoghurt and cook this mixture till it oozes out oil. Cover with lid and cook for few mins.
- Add in the fried vegetables (capsicum, potatoes, paneer, cauliflower florets, peas and carrots) which were cooked till 95% done. Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Add the fruits (apple, pineapple, grapes and pomegranate seeds) and mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding little water and bring it to one boil and the korma is ready.
- Top it with little ghee (optional). Sprinkle some coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
Recipe Tips
You can top it with a dollop of butter or fried nuts or decorate with cheeries.
Posted Aug 27, 2012
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