Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables, cashew nuts and double cream come together in this Indian vegetarian β 65 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Cut the mixed vegetables such as carrots, beans, potato, cauliflower and peas into bite-sized pieces, then parboil the firmer ones for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender and drain.
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 15 minutes, then blend with a splash of water to a smooth paste.
- Heat the oil and fry the finely chopped onion for 8 minutes until soft and pale, then add garlic, ginger and green chilli and cook for 2 minutes without browning to keep the korma mild and creamy.
- Stir in the coriander, cumin and turmeric for 30 seconds, then add the cashew paste and a splash of water and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
- Fold in the vegetables with about 150 ml water, season with salt, cover and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes until everything is tender and coated in sauce.
- Lower the heat, stir through the cream and garam masala, warm through for 2 minutes without boiling hard, and serve with rice or warm flatbread.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Blender
Ingredient substitutions
- Double Cream
- heavy cream Β· whipping cream
What to serve with Vegetable Korma
- Aloo Gobi Vegan
- Butter Chicken Chicken
- Chana Masala Vegan
- Gulab Jamun Dessert
Tips & common questions
How long does Vegetable Korma take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of double cream?
Try heavy cream. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Vegetable Korma vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Vegetable Korma is an original Indian recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Amy's Indian Vegetable Korma.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.