Mixed Vegetable Korma

For vegetarians this is one of the best recipes and rich source of nutrition. You can pretty much use any kind of vegetable in this delicious and flavorful vegetarian curry dish.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons oil

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 medium size onion diced

1/2 teaspoon garlic paste

1/2 teaspoon ginger paste

4 carrots peeled cut into ½ inch cubes

1 green bell pepper cut into ½ inch pieces

1 red bell pepper cut into ½ inch pieces

1 orange bell pepper cut into ½ inch pieces

2 medium size potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes

2 cups cauliflower florets medium size

1/2 cup tomato puree

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon cilantro powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

1/4 teaspoon red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon pepper powder

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup yogurt

1/2 cup cashew nuts

Salt to taste

Cilantro leaves to garnish

Mint leaves to garnish

Preparation:

Heat oil in a deep nonstick pan.

Add cumin seeds, onions, garlic, ginger and sauté.

Cook on medium heat until onions are light brown and the raw flavor of the garlic and ginger is gone.

Add turmeric powder and mix well.

Add half cup of water and mix well.

Add potatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until they soften.

Add carrots, bell peppers and other vegetables and cook.

Add cumin powder, curry powder or garam masala powder, salt, cashews and mix well.

Cook for two to three minutes.

Add half cup water as needed, tomato puree and mix well.

Add heavy cream, stir well and cook till the vegetables are almost cooked.

Transfer delicious korma in a serving bowl.

Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.

Serve hot with a swirl of cream on top.

Enjoy with naan or rice.