Navratan Korma (Nine-Jewel Curry)
A jewel box of a curry: nine 'gems' of vegetables, paneer, nuts and fruit simmered in a mild, creamy cashew sauce. Sweet, rich and celebratory.
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Boil the diced vegetables in salted water for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Drain.
Fry the jewels
In 1 tbsp ghee, fry the whole cashews and raisins until the cashews are golden and the raisins puff. Remove. Lightly fry the paneer cubes in the same pan.
Make the cashew sauce
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Par-cook the vegetables
Boil the diced vegetables in salted water for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Drain.
Fry the jewels
In 1 tbsp ghee, fry the whole cashews and raisins until the cashews are golden and the raisins puff. Remove. Lightly fry the paneer cubes in the same pan.
Make the cashew sauce
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Simmer
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The Story Behind the Dish
'Navratan' means nine jewels — a name often linked to the nine celebrated courtiers of Emperor Akbar. The dish's nine ingredients are said to honour them, though the story is more legend than recorded fact.
What's certain is that navratan korma represents the lavish Mughlai style: mild, creamy and studded with nuts and fruit.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Colourful, mildly sweet and festive, navratan korma is a showpiece vegetarian dish for special occasions.
💡 Fun Fact
There's no fixed list of the nine jewels — every family and restaurant chooses its own combination.
Mughal court cuisine
27.18°N, 78.01°E
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