Navratan Korma
Ingredients:
1/2 cup long cut French beans, parboiled
1/2 cup long cut carrots, parboiled
1 cup potatoes, parboiled and cubed
1/2 cup green peas, parboiled
2 tbsp. raisins
2 tbsp. cashewnuts, chopped
2 tbsp. pineapple, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tsp. tomato puree
1 large onion, sliced
2-3 tbsp. Oil
Salt according to taste
1-2 tsp. chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Roast and blend:
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. coriander seeds
1 tsp. saunf (fennel) seeds
1 tsp. peppercorns
1 stick cinnamon
1-2 cardamom
2-3 cloves
Blend the following to a smooth paste:
8-10 green chilies
1 " piece ginger
6-7 garlic flakes
1 tsp. curd
Serve with
Serve hot with chapatis or plain rice.
Method:
1.Heat the oil and add the sliced onion.
2.When the onion starts browning, add the blended paste and fry, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes.
3.Now add the tomato puree and the dry powders. Cook for one minute.
4.Add all the vegetables including tomatoes, cashewnuts, raisins and pineapple. Mix in salt .
5.Add about 1 cup of water and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
6.Increase the heat and let it come to a boil. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. |
