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.
Ingredients
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)
320 kcal
7g
24g
20g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.