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Navratan Korma

Navratan Korma

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Navratan Korma is a royal Mughlai vegetable curry that translates to 'nine-gem' curry, representing the variety of vegetables, fruits, and nuts used. It features a rich, creamy white gravy made from cashews, poppy seeds, and aromatic spices like cardamom and mace. The texture is velvety and luscious, offering a mildly sweet and sophisticated flavor profile that is truly celebratory. This dish is traditionally served at grand Indian weddings and festive dinners as a premium vegetarian centerpiece. It pairs beautifully with saffron-infused basmati pulao or butter garlic naan for a complete royal meal.

Navratan Korma Recipe
9 Gem Vegetable Curry
Creamy Navratan Korma
Mughlai Navratan Korma
Best Navratan Korma
Restaurant Style Navratan Korma
Sweet Vegetable Curry
Traditional Korma
Royal Veg Korma
Fruit and Veg Curry
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyHard
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Ingredients

2 cups Mixed Vegetables (Carrot, Beans, Cauliflower, Peas, Potato)
1/2 cup Paneer cubes
1/4 cup Cashews and 1 tbsp Poppy seeds (pasted)
1/2 cup Fresh Cream
1/4 cup Pineapple chunks and Pomegranate seeds
2 medium Onions (boiled and pureed)
1 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste
1 tsp Cardamom powder
2 tbsp Ghee
Raisins and fried Cashews for garnish
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Boiling the onions before pureeing is crucial to remove their pungency and maintain the signature white color of the korma.
  • Always use a mix of both crunchy nuts and soft fruits to provide the 'Navratan' (nine gems) textural variety.
  • Be very careful with the heat after adding cream; if it boils too vigorously, the sauce may split and lose its silkiness.
  • Adding a tiny pinch of mace (javitri) powder at the end provides that authentic Mughlai floral aroma found in high-end restaurants.

Nutritional Information(Per 250g)

Calories

320 kcal

Protein

7g

Fat

24g

Carbs

20g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.