This vegetable korma is a popular Mughlai dish, a cuisine that was developed in royal Indian kitchens during the Mughal Empire. Mughlai dishes like this one are known for having creamy and rich sauces made with dried fruits, nuts and cream. This vegetable packed korma is a mild, fragrant dish that is perfect for special occasions.
INGREDIENTS :
Onion Tomato Sauce
- 4 Cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 Inch ginger, roughly chopped
- 1 Tomato, chopped
- ½ Serrano pepper or green chili
- 1 Onion, roughly chopped
Cashew Sauce
Spices
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne, adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 cups chopped potato (1-inch cubes)
- 1 cup water
- 5 cups chopped vegetables (peas, carrots ,green beans, bell pepper, broccoli)
- ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
- Cilantro, garnish
How to Make Instant Pot Vegetable Korma :
- To prepare the onion tomato sauce, add the onion, garlic, ginger, tomato and Serrano pepper to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Set this aside.
- Prepare the cashew sauce by blending 1 cup water, ½ cup cashews and heavy cream until smooth. Set aside.
- Press the sauté button, add ghee, ¼ cup cashews and golden raisins to the pot. Stir-fry until the cashews turn golden. Remove the cashews and raisins from the pot and set aside.
- Add cumin seeds to the pot. Once they begin to brown, add the onion and tomato mixture and stir-fry for 7-8 minutes, or until the onion and tomato mixture has thickened. Add all of the remaining spices along with the potatoes and mix well.
- Add 1 cup water, secure lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 5 minutes at high pressure.
- Open the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
Add the remaining chopped vegetables. Secure the lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes at high pressure.
- Open the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
- Stir in the cashew sauce and fenugreek leaves.
- Garnish with cilantro and ghee-coated cashews and raisins.
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