Navarattan curry

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largePotato
4cupsRandom vegetables
2tablespoonsButter
1largeOnion
2Garlic cloves
2Tomatoes
2tablespoonsYogurt
½cupHeavy cream
4ouncesGreen peas
¼cupRaisins
12Blanched almonds
½teaspoonCardamom (ground)
½teaspoonCoriander powder
½teaspoonGinger (ground)
½teaspoonRed Chili powder
½teaspoonTurmeric

Directions

DRY MASALA

Note: For the random vegetables, can use, e.g., broccoli, green peppers, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, etc.

Boil vegetables (except onions and peas). Drain and set aside. Melt butter and saute onions and garlic. Add tomatoes, yogurt, and the dry masala, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add vegetables and simmer for another 5 minutes, then add wa-ter. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add cream and peas, stirring gently. Before serving, top with raisins and almonds.

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