Cozy Veggie Korma
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(26)
Ingredients
4 servings
- The Base:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
- 6 cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon each turmeric and cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- The Veggies:
- 2 gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1–2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups cubed paneer (optional)
- The Sauce:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 cup water (if needed)
- Cilantro to garnish
- Rice for serving
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook aromatics: Melt the butter in a large soup pot or skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté 5-7 minutes until softened.
Step 2
Add spices: Add cardamom, coriander, turmeric, cumin, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon; sauté 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Simmer the veggies: Add potatoes and water; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Add green beans and bell peppers; simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes, until all vegetables are tender. Add paneer (optional).
Step 4
Make it creamy: Bring the heat down to avoid curdling. When cooled slightly, add cream, yogurt, salt, and garam masala. Add the extra water if necessary to loosen it up.
Step 5
Prepare to feast: Season with salt and pepper, serve over rice, and top with cilantro.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Substitutions:
Use canned coconut milk as a substitute for heavy cream.
Spice substitutions:
Use whole spices like cinnamon sticks and dried red chile peppers if available, otherwise ground cinnamon and red pepper flakes can be used.
Paneer alternative:
Tofu can be used as an alternative to paneer.
