Friday, October 23, 2015

Navratan Korma نورتن قورمہ

Navratan Korma is a Mughlai dish. It  suits to  those who want a delicious vegetarian dish. Navratan mean nine jewels in persian/urdu. Fruits , vegetables , dry fruits and cheese/milk and yoghurt is used in its preparation.
Navratan Korma

Ingredients:

  • Oil 1 cup
  • Onion chopped 3
  • Tomatoes chopped 3
Vegetables:

  • Potatoes diced 2
  • Cauliflowers diced 2 cup
  • Peas  1 cup
  • Carrots diced 2
  • Bottle gourd  diced 1 cup
  • Green beans chopped 1 cup
Fruits and Dry Fruits:
  • Almonds soaked and skin removed 15
  • Raisin 1 tablespoon
  • Kaju  1 tablespoon
  • Pine apple  cubes 1/2 cup

Dairy:

  • Milk 1 cup
  • Yoghurt beaten  1 cup
  • Cottage cheese  cubes 1/2 cup

Spices:

  • Salt to taste
  • Red Chillies powder 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder 3/4 teaspoon
  • Cumin powdewr 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cardamom small whole 5-6
  • Mace 2 petals

Procedure:

  • Saute onion in oil till soft.
  • Add tomatoes and fry for 5 minutes.
  • Then add spices and vegetables and fruits and dry fruits.
  • Cook on slow heat till vegetables are tender.
  • Add Yoghurt and Milk and stir .
  • Cook for 5-7 more minutes on medium heat till thick.
  • Sprinkle cheese cubes and simmer.
  • Delicious Navratan Korma is ready.
  • Serve with Boiled Rice/Tarka Rice or Taftan/Sheermal.