Navratan Korma Recipe 🍽️

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, cauliflower, beans, etc.), diced
• 1/2 cup paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chili, slit lengthwise
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt, to taste
• Water, as needed

For Garnishing:

• Chopped coriander leaves
• Sliced almonds or cashew nuts
• Pomegranate seeds

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee or vegetable oil in a large pan or kadhai over medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
3. Add finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chili. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add finely chopped tomatoes or tomato puree to the pan. Cook until they turn soft and mushy.
6. Drain the soaked cashew nuts and transfer them to a blender. Blend into a smooth paste using a little water.
7. Add the cashew nut paste to the pan. Mix well to combine with the onions and tomatoes.
8. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well to combine.
9. Add diced mixed vegetables and paneer cubes to the pan. Mix well to coat them with the spice mixture.
10. Add water to the pan to adjust the consistency of the korma. Cover the pan with a lid and let the vegetables cook over medium-low heat until they are tender.
11. Once the vegetables are cooked through, add fresh cream to the pan. Mix well to incorporate.
12. Add raisins to the korma and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Serving:

1. Transfer the Navratan Korma to a serving dish.
2. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, sliced almonds or cashew nuts, and pomegranate seeds.
3. Serve hot Navratan Korma with roti, naan, or rice for a royal and festive North Indian meal.

Enjoy the rich and aromatic Navratan Korma, a delightful treat for special occasions! 🌟