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a_boleyn

Navratan (Nine Gems) Korma and Naan

Dec 18, 2012 06:43

One of my favourite vegetarian dishes at the now defunct Indian restaurant I used to visit, was Navratan Korma, a somewhat sweet and creamy curry. The term navratan means "nine gems" and refers to the total of nine vegetables, fruits and nuts used in the dish. Most commonly, cauliflower, peas, carrots, beans and potatoes are used as well as cashew ( Read more... )

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edgeofthewoods December 18 2012, 15:38:32 UTC

Wow, another recipe I am going to have to try! I have had this in restaurants in Toronto, and would love to try making it at home!

a_boleyn December 18 2012, 15:59:15 UTC

Glad to hear that it caught your eye. :)

Definitely have to work on the sauce though. I thought coconut milk would be a nice change from yogurt or cream but wonder whether a light coconut milk and yogurt combo would be better. Maybe boost the spices a bit as well as I don't really have a western reluctance to try spices though this is NOT a spicy HOT curry but more of a spicy/flavourful sweet one.

anonymous December 18 2012, 16:58:44 UTC

Hi Maria, thank you kindly again for the shout out. Your Naan actually looks like it has good texture, just a little thick, it's actually making me salivate ;-)! I hope you try the recipe again, I've made it twice with outstanding results. I roll mine out rather thinly (about 2mm), and with the additional resting time, they thicken up very nicely and once baked they have a fabulous texture. I think I'll have to make a small batch tonight to go with some lentil soup I had planned to make. Your curry looks amazing, love all the flavours you've used.
Eva https://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/

a_boleyn December 18 2012, 17:24:59 UTC

Oops ... forgot to let the naan rest for another 30 minutes (I was tired as it had been a long day) after rolling them out about 1/4" thick. Definitely thicker than yours. :) Plus they shrank a bit after they were rolled out so I had to stretch them out before laying them on the preheated baking sheet in the oven. (I wish I had a pizza stone just for these.) I did something 'creative' with the 2 I had left.

anonymous December 19 2012, 17:54:03 UTC

I used to use a cast iron pan in the oven, pre-heated too. It was a good solution. Will you post the creative naan photos?
Eva https://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/

a_boleyn December 19 2012, 18:18:42 UTC

I don't know that you'll think they're that creative but then your standards are pretty high. :) Will post.

ext_870394 December 19 2012, 05:44:50 UTC

OMG your puffy naan looks delicious! This past weekend I tried my first Puri before. It's like naan but lightly deep fried so it's puffed up. I was crazy about naan, but I think I'm addicted to this new bread.

a_boleyn December 19 2012, 05:50:16 UTC

The naan were very tasty. I just have to figure a way to get them NOT to stick to the pan/baking sheet.

I have to praise your industry in making puris from scratch. I've had home made puris and chapatis (the dry pan fried version of puris) and while watching it be made by a young Indian woman (I was in grad school at the time) decided that Indian cuisine was much too labour intensive for me. I've changed my mind a bit but making breads fresh 3 times a day, EVERY DAY, still sounds like too much work to me. :)

anonymous December 19 2012, 20:47:02 UTC

Indian cuisine is the only one where I sometimes forget there is no meat in the dish I'm having... I love Indian vegetarian dishes and driven crazy by Eva's Indian repertoire I have also an Indian dish to post. I will probably do it after holidays. This korma looks wonderful and naans so puffy and soft... Congratulations! I'm always in awe of people who bake naans. I love naans so much I never take rice in Indian restaurants (I have more naans instead!). Sissi (http://www.withaglass.com)

a_boleyn December 19 2012, 20:54:59 UTC

Thank you for your kind comment. I love naan but I never pass up the rice and, eventually, WILL make a real Indian rice dish which is a meal in one.

Looking forward to your Indian post.

anonymous December 19 2012, 20:48:05 UTC

I'm super impressed that you made your own naan. It looks so yummy and is of course perfect to go with korma. What a yummy meal - perfect for the weather you're having xx http://hotlyspiced.com

a_boleyn December 19 2012, 20:50:40 UTC

Thank you. I've made naan several times but am rarely truly satisfied with the results. I would add a couple of tablespoons of yogurt to the dough next time and some roasted garlic. :)

The korma ... well, it's a work in progress.