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Niramish Navaratna Korma Recipe – A Royal Bengali Delight! 🌿πŸ₯˜

Niramish Navaratna Korma: A royal, creamy Bengali-style curry featuring nine "gems" of vegetables and paneer.

Niramish Navaratna Korma Recipe | Bengali Style Veg Korma
🍽️ Serves: 2 People ⏱️ Time: 35 Minutes ✨ Style: Restaurant Quality

πŸ›’ The Nine Gems (Ingredients)

  • πŸ₯• 300g Carrot
  • πŸ₯” 300g Potato
  • πŸ₯¦ 300g Cauliflower
  • πŸ§€ 300g Paneer
  • πŸ«‘ 300g Capsicum
  • 🫘 300g Green Beans
  • 🟒 300g Green Peas
  • 🌽 1/4 cup Sweet Corn
  • πŸ‡ 2 tbsp Raisins

The Royal Gravy Base:

  • πŸ”Έ Cashew, Poppy Seed & Melon Seed Paste
  • πŸ”Έ 3 tbsp Yogurt & 2 tbsp Fresh Cream
  • πŸ”Έ Whole Spices (Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves)
  • πŸ”Έ Ghee & Kasuri Methi

πŸ‘¨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Royal Method

Step 1: Par-boiling
Boil all vegetables and paneer in salted water until they are half-cooked. Drain and keep aside.

Step 2: Tempering & Spices
Heat oil and ghee. Add whole spices for aroma. SautΓ© ginger-chili paste with the seed pastes (cashew, poppy, melon) until fragrant.

Step 3: The Creamy Base
Whisk the yogurt and stir it into the pan on low heat. Add your par-boiled "gems" and sautΓ© gently. Add a splash of water for the perfect consistency.

Step 4: Final Touch
Finish with fresh cream and crushed kasuri methi for that restaurant-style richness.

🌟 Sarkar's Secret Tips

  • The Crunch: Garnish with fried cashews and raisins just before serving.
  • Sweetness: A tiny pinch of sugar balances the acidity of the yogurt perfectly.
  • Pairing: This is best enjoyed with Bengali Basanti Pulao or hot Luchis.

Bring the restaurant home! Let us know how your Navaratna Korma turned out! 🀩πŸ”₯