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Navratan Korma

A rich Indian vegetable korma with paneer, cashews, dried fruit, cream, mild spices, and a gently sweet sauce.

Medium⏱️ 57 min📖 1 min readServes 5~390 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 32 min cook

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Total 57 min

Prep25 min
Cooking32 min

Ingredients

5 servings

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For the protein

220 gr Paneer cheese

For the vegetables

1 adet Potato
1 adet Carrot
0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Peas
250 gr Cauliflower

For the sauce

0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Cashews
0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Cream
0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Raisins
1 adet Yellow onion
2 diş Garlic
15 gr Fresh ginger

For the spice mix

1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Garam masala
0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Turmeric

For cooking

3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil

General

1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt

For serving

1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Basmati rice

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Instructions

1
Dice the potato, carrot, cauliflower, and paneer, and cook the basmati rice for serving.
2
Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes and puree them with a little water.
10 min
10:00
3
Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 6 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger.
6 min
06:00
4
Add the potato, carrot, cauliflower, and peas to the pot and toss for 9 minutes.
9 min
09:00
5
Add the cashew puree, cream, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and raisins.
6
Cook the korma over low heat for 12 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
12 min
12:00
7
Add the paneer during the final 4 minutes and serve the creamy vegetable dish with rice.
4 min
04:00

💡 Tip: If paneer is unavailable, soak unsalted halloumi briefly in water before using it; very salty cheese disrupts the sweet spice balance.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve navratan korma for guests with basmati rice, thin lavash, and optional cucumber raita.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~390

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 12%Carbs 38%Fat 50%

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk
Tree nuts

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Navratan Korma make?
This recipe serves 5.
How long does Navratan Korma take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 57 minutes in total.
Is Navratan Korma difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Navratan Korma have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 38g, fat: 22g.
Which allergens does Navratan Korma contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Navratan Korma belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Navratan Korma need?
This recipe needs 16 ingredients.

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Instructions

Dice the potato, carrot, cauliflower, and paneer, and cook the basmati rice for serving.

Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes and puree them with a little water.

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