Description
Creamy Vegetable Korma is a delightful blend of vibrant vegetables in a rich and creamy sauce, making it a perfect and comforting dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes or passata
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon fennel
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (14-ounce) can creamy coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 (14-ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Naan or basmati rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the pressed garlic and fresh grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes or passata to the pan. Stir to combine, and then add the curry powder, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cardamom, fennel, and chili powder. Mix well and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the spices to toast.
- Pour the creamy coconut milk into the mixture. Bring the korma to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Stir in the drained and rinsed butter beans, along with any additional vegetables like bell peppers or peas. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Once cooked, taste the korma and add lemon juice if desired. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
- Serve warm over basmati rice or with naan. Enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh garlic and ginger. Customize the vegetables to your liking and adjust the spice level to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg