Description
Curry meaning 'Nav (nine) Ratan (gems)', simmering 9 kinds of veg, fruits, and nuts in a mild white gravy based on heavy cream and yogurt.
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Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut cauliflower, carrots, green beans, potatoes, Paneer etc. to preferred sizes, parboil (or bare-fry) briefly.
- Blend cashews and almonds with a little water in a mixer to make a smooth nut paste.
- Heat Ghee in a pot, fry onion paste and spices (cardamom, cinnamon etc.), add nut paste, heavy cream, yogurt to make a thick white sauce. Add veg and fruits (pineapple, raisins etc.), simmer briefly to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Elegant cardamom aroma and rich nut smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Frozen mixed veg and milk (for quick home sub)
Pairing
Saffron Rice、Naan
Trivia
[Hardcore] A court dish said to be named after the 'Nine Excellent Courtiers (Navratan)' serving Mughal Emperor Akbar. Features an elegant taste relying on nut and fruit sweetness without using chilies.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Eat between spicy dishes, enjoying it as a premium dessert curry that resets the mouth with fruit sweetness and cream richness!
Allergen
Dairy, Tree nuts