Navratan Korma is a delicious mixed vegetable curry dish loaded with veggies, nuts and fruits. This recipe for Instant Pot Navratan Korma provides Step By Step recipe along with video instructions to create an awesome curry that is loaded with layers of flavors in a creamy curry your family will love. It is slightly sweet in taste and is an excellent way to get your kids to eat veggies.
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- INSTANT POT NAVRATAN KORMA RECIPE VIDEO
- WHAT IS NAVRATAN KORMA
- Why make Navratan Korma in the Instant Pot
- NAVRATAN KORMA - AN AWESOME WAY TO GET YOUR KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGGIES
- How to make Navratan Korma
- PRO TIPS TO MAKE Navratan Korma
- HOW CAN I MAKE NAVRATAN KORMA ON THE STOVETOP?
- HOW CAN I MAKE NAVRATAN KORMA SPICY?
- CAN I MAKE NAVRATAN KORMA VEGAN?
- WHAT VEGETABLES ARE IN NAVRATAN KORMA?
- CAN I SUBSTITUTE DIFFERENT VEGETABLES?
- CAN I USE FROZEN VEGETABLES?
- CAN I MAKE NAVRATAN KORMA NUT FREE?
- HOW LONG WILL THIS NAVRATAN KORMA KEEP IN THE FRIDGE?
- WHAT TO SERVE WITH NAVRATAN KORMA
- Restaurant style Navratan Korma - Instant- pot / Stove-top recipe
WHAT IS NAVRATAN KORMA
Navratan Korma is a creamy and delicious Indian Mughlai vegetable dish. Traditionally navratan korma recipes are chock full of many different flavors and textures from a variety of veggies, nuts, and fruits. This dish is very popular in North India and often is made for festivals and special occasions.
Why make Navratan Korma in the Instant Pot
With this vegetable Navratan Korma recipe, you can make this delicious mixed vegetable curry at home right in your Instant Pot. The Instant Pot will cut your cook time down and let you make it right in one pot. Try this delectable main dish during lunch or dinner. Enjoy this dish on occasions like pot luck, buffet, office lunch pot luck to name a few. So, treat your loved ones with this amazingly delicious and healthy dish.
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NAVRATAN KORMA - AN AWESOME WAY TO GET YOUR KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGGIES
If your kids are anything like most kids, they aren’t big veggie fans. This veggie loaded creamy curry will make even the pickiest kid change their minds. Full of sweet fruit flavors like pineapple and raisins that most kids love, this recipe will get veggies into the most veggie hating kid out there.
How to make Navratan Korma
Making this flavorful, creamy mixed vegetable curry recipe has never been easier thanks to the Instant Pot.
- Before you get started in the Instant Pot, prepare your onion tomato paste. Add the onion, tomato and cashew into a blender or food processor and puree or pulse the ingredients together until smooth. Then set it aside.
- Now, turn the Instant Pot on by pushing the Saute button. Make sure the inner liner is in the Pot and then add the ghee, cashews and fruit to the pot. Stir-fry these ingredients together on saute mode until the cashews turn golden. This takes about 2 minutes. Once the cashews are golden, remove the cashews, pineapple and raisins from the pot and set aside.
- Next add more ghee to the pot. Then add in the whole spices and the paste you made earlier. Stir-fry for 2 -3 minutes until the paste and spice gets beautifully fragrant. Add the salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, masala and the vegetables to the pot. Mix it well. Now, just pour in the coconut milk and water and give it a stir.
- Let everything come to a boil and then place the lid on the Instant Pot and close the pressure valve. Pressure cook for 1 minute at high pressure. When the pot beeps, quick release any remaining pressure. Then remove the lid and add in the dried fenugreek leaves and roasted cashews, golden raisins and pineapple and stir it well. Serve it on its own or with rice or naan.
PRO TIPS TO MAKE Navratan Korma
- Make sure you cut the vegetables into roughly equal sizes.
- Don’t cut the vegetables smaller than inch or inch and a half sized pieces or they will get mushy.
- Only pressure cook for 1 minute. If your vegetables aren’t done enough, you can turn the pot back on sauté mode and give them a quick sauté at the end of the cooking process.
HOW CAN I MAKE NAVRATAN KORMA ON THE STOVETOP?
Don’t have an Instant Pot? You can still make this navratan korma on the stove top. To do so, put the sauce together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Before you add the vegetables to the sauce boil or steam your vegetables so they are cooked first.
HOW CAN I MAKE NAVRATAN KORMA SPICY?
This Vegetable navratan korma dish is not spicy as the recipe is written. However, if you want to add a little heat, you could add a chopped jalapeno pepper or another chopped chili pepper to your mix of vegetables.
CAN I MAKE NAVRATAN KORMA VEGAN?
Yes. While traditionally this recipe uses cream or yogurt in the sauce, this vegetable navratan korma recipe uses coconut milk. You can Skip the Ghee for your choice of oil.
WHAT VEGETABLES ARE IN NAVRATAN KORMA?
Traditionally, navratan korma has a blend of 9 different vegetables as the name of this dish means 9 gems. You don’t have to use 9 different vegetables if you don’t want to but use your favorite mix of vegetables. I like to add:
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Peas
- Green beans
CAN I SUBSTITUTE DIFFERENT VEGETABLES?
Yes! You can add any vegetables you like and omit any you don’t like. You might enjoy adding veggies like
- Broccoli
- Radish
- Edamame
- Bell peppers
- Paneer or tofu
- Corn
- Baby corn
- Zucchini
- Sweet potato
Whatever veggies you like!
CAN I USE FROZEN VEGETABLES?
You can use a mix of fresh and frozen vegetables if you prefer. However, I would strongly encourage you not to use only frozen vegetables in this vegetable curry.
CAN I MAKE NAVRATAN KORMA NUT FREE?
I don’t recommend making this recipe without the cashews in the paste. If you have a nut allergy, you can skip it or try substituting poppy seeds for the cashews in the paste mixture and omitting the extra cashews.
HOW LONG WILL THIS NAVRATAN KORMA KEEP IN THE FRIDGE?
This curry will keep in the fridge for about 3 days. I store any extras in airtight containers. And like most curries, this navratan korma is even more delicious the next day!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH NAVRATAN KORMA
If you have some guests coming over for a get-together and you want to treat them with something delicious as well as healthy, then this easy Navratan Korma recipe is the perfect option to go for such unplanned occasions. Navratan korma is such a hearty vegetable curry that it is perfect with a side of Instant pot basmati Rice, Garlic naan flatbread or, Flaky Indian Paratha Roti Chapati to scoop up all the yummy goodness. To complete a meal you can make Instant pot Dal Makhani. If you like Navratan Korma, you will love Malai Kofta too. If you liked this recipe, you will love Rajma Chawal too.
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Restaurant style Navratan Korma - Instant- pot / Stove-top recipe
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups
- Diet: VegetarianDiet
Description
Navratan Korma is a delicious mixed vegetable curry dish loaded with veggies, nuts and fruits. This recipe for Instant Pot Navratan Korma creates an awesome curry loaded with layers of flavors in a creamy curry your family will love.
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon ghee
- ¼ cup cashews
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- ¼ cup golden raisins
For Onion Tomato cashew paste
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup cashew
- 1 tomato, chopped
For Navratan Korma
- 6 cups chopped vegetables (peas, carrots ,green beans, cauliflower, potato)
- 2 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste
- 1 Bay leaf
- Cardamom - 2
- Cilantro, garnish
- 1 teaspoon red chill powder
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek
Instructions
- To prepare the onion tomato paste, add the onion, tomato and cashew into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Keep it aside.
- Press the sauté button, add 1 teaspoon ghee, cashews and golden raisins and pineapple chunks to the pot. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the cashews turn golden. Remove the cashews , pineapple and raisins from the pot and set aside.
- Pour the remaining ghee to the pot. Add in the whole spices , onion , tomato and cashew paste and ginger garlic paste and stir-fry for 2 -3 minutes.
- Add the salt, turmeric powder, red chill powder and the garam masala along with the vegetables and mix well.
- Next add in the coconut milk and water and give it a stir, place the lid and close the pressure valve .
- Pressure cook for 1 minute at high pressure.
- Open the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
- Add in the dried fenugreek leaves and the roasted cashews, golden raisins and pineapple and stir it well.
- Serve it with Rice/ Naan
Notes
TIPS AND PRO TRICKS TO MAKE MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY / Navratan Korma
- Make sure you cut the vegetables into roughly equal sizes.
- Don’t cut the vegetables smaller than inch or inch and a half sized pieces or they will get mushy.
- Only pressure cook for 1 minute. If your vegetables aren’t done enough, you can turn the pot back on saute mode and give them a quick saute at the end of the cooking process.
- Skip ghee and oil to make plant-based.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 1 minute
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 334
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 276
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 3
Denay DeGuzman says
What a beautiful flavorful dish! It's cooking in my Instant Pot right now and smells delicious! Thank you so much for this recipe.
Shanika says
You've gotta love any Instant Pot recipe honestly! This dish looks so good and I love using Turmeric as well! Perfect!
Lizet Flores de Bowen says
Oh! this sounds amazing! I'll make it for Sunday lunch. I'll let you know how we liked it.
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says
I've been craving a good veggie korma and this looks like just the ticket! Would love this served over some cauli rice!
Kushigalu says
Love this instant pot version of kurma. Thanks for sharing all tips and tricks.
Shiva sharma says
Can we replace coconut milk with heavy creme?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Shiva, yes you can replace coconut milk with heavy cream. Same amount 🙂
Jenn says
Hi! I’ve made this recipe at least 3 times now. I love the flavor and how the veggies are customizable. However it has yet to be cooked in 1 min. Each time I’ve has to add more and more time. I’m using a Instapot and the veggies are chopped small. Any ideas? Thanks for the great recipe!
Luci says
This dish is absolutely delicious! I love all the flavors and creaminess of the curry. And it makes it so easy to eat veggies!
Biana says
This looks so delicious and flavorful! I love that it is so healthy with so many vegetables.
Anita says
Had to sub some of the vegetables and had to omit fenugreek, but it was easy and delicious.a
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
Wow, what CAN'T the instant pot do??? This looks so good! Bookmarked for later 😉
Soniya Saluja says
Hahaha Cathleen, Thanks... Do give it a try.
Andrea Metlika says
Wow, what wonderful flavors in this dish. Appreciate the video.
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Andrea, hope you make it soon
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Such a delicious recipe, definitely a five star recipe. The korma turned out super hit in our family.
Soniya Saluja says
Hi sujatha, we are glad to hear that you and your family loved the navratan Korma recipe. Hope you try other Recipes from the blog.
Beth says
This was so delicious and my family loved it! I will be making this again this weekend!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Beth, so glad to hear that ❤️
Suzy says
This is delicious! Love how simple it was to make in the instant pot too!
Patty at Spoonabilities says
Indeed this is such a terrific way to get kids to each their veggies! It is so delicious and my favorite part is the crunchiness that the cashews add. Love this recipe!
Santi says
Allergic to cashews can I replace with any other nut. Say peanut, or what would you recommend? Thanks
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Santi, you can skip cashews and use almond if you can . Peanuts has very strong flavor and will take over the dish. (You can even skip nuts) if you wish. Hope this helps!
JS says
The taste was absolutely spot-on, but I agree on the cooking time. It took a good 3 minutes to cook in the instant pot.
Monica says
I’m excited to make this! How many people does it serve?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Monica, it serves 4-6 people easily. Do share your feedback with us
Monica says
I made it for 6 people, and it was incredible! Thank you! I will definitely be making this all the time now.
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks for sharing your experience with us Monica! Do try our other recipes from the blog xoxo
GNor says
To make this in a regular pressure cooker, with weight, how many high pressure whistles will I have to give it? It looks yum.
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Gnor, you can give 2 whistles
Dina says
This is a fantastic recipe! My family said it was the best Indian they’ve ever had. Woo hoo! My only issue is that is says it takes a total of 11 minutes to make! Ha ha ha. It took about an hour and half. I did double the recipe, so the IP took longer to come to pressure, but still. Just chopping up the veggies and making the cashew paste takes at least 30 min. Please update with realistic cook times.
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Dina, so glad to hear that you and your family enjoed this navratan korma recipe. Hope you give other Indian recipes a try 🙂 Well this recipe can be made in under 15 minutes. It's all depends if your pot is already hot when you add the cashews paste 😉
Shannon A says
Looks amazing... can you add more veggies or even double? Not sure as I am a newbie to Instapot! Thanks!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Shannon, of course you can double the recipe or add more veggies of your choice .The time remains the same.hope this helps!
Ashwini K says
Have made this receipe so many times for big parties and was a hit every time .
Only twist is I add green chillies to the ginger garlic paste for extra spice .
Thank you for such an easy and wonderful recipe .
Soniya Saluja says
Hey Ashwini, we are so glad to hear your experience ?
Sandy says
Can you slip pineapple? Is it a must for flavor? I never knew pineapple was in the navratna korma!
Sandy says
Sorry meant to say can I skip pineapple?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Sandy, yes you can skip the pineapple 🙂
Natasha says
I have made this a few times - half the time it turns out well, the other half it burns at the base and doesn't cook! Any idea why this could happen?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Natasha, thanks for making our recipe and sharing your feedback with us.. the reason could be lack of water or different brands of coconut milk. .. we would suggest to add 1/ cup addition water. So you don't get burn notice. Just sauté for addition few minutes after the pressure cook. Hope this helps.