Vegetable Korma

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews

FOR THE KORMA

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 small tomatoes, diced
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1/3 c raisins
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 small potatos, peeled and diced
  • 2 cup fresh vegetables (e.g. cauliflower, peas, carrots, and chickpeas)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in the bowl of a blender along with 1/2 cup of water. Process until pureed.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saute pan set over medium heat. While the oil heats, measure out all of the spices (the curry powder through cardamom) and place in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the pureed sauce mixture into the hot pan, using caution to avoid splatters. Stir in the pre-measured spices and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Add the tomato, coconut milk, yogurt, potato, vegetables. Stir well, cover the pan, and allow to simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  5. Uncover and cook a further 5 to 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Add raisins. Serve with cooked basmati rice and naan bread.

Adapted from https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/creamy-indian-vegetable-korma/

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