Navarattan korma (kurma)

Navarattan  kurma is one of my favorite of mughalai cuisine. Navarattan means nine gems ( precious stones ). In this kurma , there are nine elements includes vegetables and fruits. This gravy is a perfect accompaniment to naan , roti or pulov . 

Requirements :

Carrot  - ½ cup

Beans – ½ cup

Peas ( cooked ) – ½ cup

Potato (cook n cubed) – ½ cup

Cauliflower - ½ cup

Capsicum – ½ cup

Panner – ½ cup

Grapes / Raisins – 100 g

Apple  -  1( optional )

Curd – 1 cup

To grind :

Masala 1 :

Grated coconut – 2 handfull

Onion  - 1

Ginger  - 2” piece

Garlic – 8 cloves

Coriander seeds – 2 tbs

Poppy seeds – 3 tsp

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Red chilly – 10

Masala  2 :

Cinnamon – 4” piece

Cloves – 6

Cardamom – 6

Peppercorns  - 10

Masala 3 :

Almonds – 10

Cashew – 10

Method :

Heat kadai  , add butter / ghee. Add grounded masala 1 and sauté for few minutes till ghee comes on top.

Add beaten curd and allow to boil.

Add potato , peas ,carrot , beans , cauliflower and bellpepper.

Then add diced panner , masala 2 and 3.

Allow to cook in simmer for few minutes.

Before serving add grapes and chopped apple (optional).

Variation : can add fresh cream before serving.