Nine Gems Vegetable - Navratan Korma Recipe

By Lloyd Pinto

Navratan Korma literally means nine gems vegetable. This recipe is made with nine different kinds of vegetables and it is a very popular delicacy and an integral part of Indian Cuisine.

While most Indian dishes are expected to be very hot, this recipe is not very spicy and that is mainly due to certain ingredients such as raisins and nuts.

Ingredients 3 cups - Boiled vegetables (potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, green peas, french beans, capsicum, ) 175 gms - paneer( Fried pieces) 3 Cups Tomato puree 2 - Onion puree 1 1/2 tsp -Ginger paste 1 1/2 tsp - Garlic paste 1 tsp - Turmeric Powder 1 1/2 tsp - Red chilli powder 1 tsp - Coriander powder 2 tsp - Garam Masala Powder 2 tbsp - Cream 1 cup - Milk / water 1/4 cup - Dry fruits (cashew nuts, raisins) Coriander or Cilantro leaves 6 tbsp - Vegetable oil 1 tbsp - Ghee Salt To Taste

Method:

Heat ghee in the frying pan and add dry fruits to it and fry for about a minute on medium heat. Keep separate. Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry onions and ginger-garlic paste till golden brown.

You can then add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato puree and dry fruits and Stir well and cook the mixture for about three to five minutes. Add the milk and bring the gravy to a boil. Then bring to medium heat and cook until the gravy becomes thick.

Add the paneer to the gravy and stir well.Then add all the vegetables to the above gravy and cook for about five to six minutes. Add the cream and chopped coriander or cilantro leaves on the navaratan korma to decorate this delicacy - 30289

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