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March 17, 2009

Navaratna Kurma



Why is my Navaratna kurma healthy?

* No potatoes
* No heavy cream
* No butter
* No cashews
* No coconut

Ingredients:
Chopped veggies(carrot, beans, capsicum, cauliflower)-2 cups
Chopped Onion-3/4 cup
Tomato-1
Finely chopped garlic-3 pods
Green chilli-1
Oil-2 tbsp
Jeera-1/2 tsp
Cloves-4
Cinnamon-2 inch piece
Cardamom-3
Bay leaf-1
Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp
Salt
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1/4 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Pineapple pieces-1/4 cup
Raisins-2 tsp
Milk-1/2 cup
Yogurt-1/4 cup
Coriander leaves to garnish

To grind to a paste with little water:
Cashews-soak in warm water for 15 minutes-about 20
or almonds-soak in hot water for 30 minutes and peel the skin-20
Coconut-2 tbsp(optional. I did not use it)

Method:
Heat oil in a pan. Add jeera, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf. Saute for 10 seconds. Add onion, garlic and green chilli. Fry till onions turn golden brown. Add tomato and other veggies(except capsicum), turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and some salt. Saute for a couple of minutes. Add 1/4 cup of water. Close the pan with a lid and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the veggies are cooked. Add capsicum and saute for 2 minutes. Add milk, yogurt, ground nuts paste, pineapple, raisins and salt(if needed) and cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with roits or rice.

I used almonds in this recipe. So I am sending this entry to JZ's Lets Go Nuts: Almonds - March 31st event started by Aquadaze of Served with Love

As I won the first place in Santa's holiday Challenge for sending my guilt free oats and dates cookies, JZ(the host) sent me a Target gift card which I felt was a very useful gift! I went to shop the next day and bought this cute handbag :) Thank you so much for your gesture JZ. That was very sweet of you. I was so excited when I received the gift card!!




How is it? :) I have a fetish for handbags. I go for a walk everyday and stop by a couple of shops on the way and gaze at the handbags. ha ha....some day I am going to be thrown out of the shop :P
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77 comments:

  1. Mangala BhatMarch 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    wow ! Maahi ....yummy .This is what called Navratna kurma ..lovely pic ...awsome :)

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  2. Varsha VipinsMarch 17, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    I am always awed by ur pics Mahima..:)That looks way way better than the pretty ones we get at hotels..n congrats for the cute bag..:)
    Also..forgot to tell u..Checked ur hubby pics,n I couldnt believe my eyes..!!!..I am not lying when I say,I have not seen more beautiful nature pics..Which cam are you guys using?guess u use the same cam..I believe,he conducts all these exhibitions n stuffs..:)

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  3. RAMKUMARMarch 17, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Kanna, Awesome picture. i am leaving for Malaysia to-night and will be back in India on Saturday.
    Appa

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  4. suviMarch 17, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    looks yum mahima...what a great picture!

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  5. A_and_NMarch 17, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    That is an awesome awesome pic! :) And A loves this. I'm not a huge fan of Navratna Korma. Let's see. When I'm in a good mood, mebbe, I will make it for him ;)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Mahimaa the pciture says it all. I have never made navratan korma, but seen in a zillion times in restaurants & this beats all of them. Loved it that u used pineapple & raisins in it.

    cute hand bag!

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  7. amnaMarch 17, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    oooh lovely colours and presentation :)

    you - handbag fetish
    me - shoe fetish :D

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  8. UshaMarch 17, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Looks lovely, awesome color and looks very inviting !

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  9. Deepa HariMarch 17, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    wow...Navaratna kurma looks absolutely delicious Mahi...very colorful and great click...Love the handbag...its kinda cute.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    What an awesome Kurma click !!.Colorful and rich as we expect from a kurma..lovely mahima.
    Congrats on winning the first place..Mahima,here is another handbag savvy..ha ha..the bag looks pretty,cute and elegant..

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  11. VibaasMarch 17, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Looks so delicious. awesome click.

    handbag looks cute too.

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  12. ChamMarch 17, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    You do lots of window shopping ? I love the purse! Congrats and beautiful tasty kurma!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    excellent picture... as usual... love how colourful it looks :)

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  14. RaksMarch 17, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I have never tried navratan korma at home,thanks for that lovely recipe!! Looks gorgeous!

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  15. DivzMarch 17, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    wow..mahi...nice korma..looks very royal!! congrats for ur gift...nice bag..

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  16. UnknownMarch 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Hey Congrats, really very happy for u! Navaratna kurma looks very colorful, awesome click!

    Me too a handbag craze but I target not only handbags even bags :) Ur handbag is pretty cute...to me anything tats brown is beautiful yes I m brwnaholic :)

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  17. UnknownMarch 17, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    navratan korma looks so good..i love the sweetish taste. in it...

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  18. PreetyMarch 17, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    i tried so many recipes of kurma but didn't get satisfied with any of them..your sounds good too will give your recipe a try next time..

    That bag is sooo cuteee..i love it..

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  19. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Congrats Mahima! Thats a cute handbag! :)
    And navaratna kurma looks so colorful and yum! Another masterpiece from your kitchen :)

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  20. Andhra FlavorsMarch 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    what a delicious kurma. It looks Wonderful.

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  21. notyet100March 17, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    lovely click,,.nd the kurma for sure looks yum,..:-)nd uya congrats for winnin,,,too,..:-)

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  22. Priya SureshMarch 18, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Beautiful kurma...thats a cute handbag from JZ mahi, kurma picture tempting me a lot.. Mahi i tried ur bread cutlet n we enjoyed a lot, will post soon:)

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  23. LavanyaMarch 18, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    nice pic as usual...kurma looks very colorful mahimaa..i love it..i will definetely try it!!
    congrats for the first position n nice handbag ...

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  24. Shama NagarajanMarch 18, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    wow dear..thats a lovley tasty kurma....ur handbag is so beautiful.....

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  25. ChutneytalesMarch 18, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    I'm speechless..This is the most b'ful korma i have ever seen.Love the colors and presentation..
    Handbag looks so cute!Congrats on the gift :)

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  26. FinlaMarch 18, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    I love the handbag and the jurma looks so delicious and i love the picture too.

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  27. Mangala BhatMarch 18, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    wow ! congrats dear ..cute handbag :)

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  28. FHMarch 18, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Love the Navratan kurma, great looking dish! :)

    Nice bag! I don't shop much for other things except kitchen gadgets etc. I do buy expensive leather handbags when we visit the outlet stores though! :D

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  29. Gita JaishankarMarch 18, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    That is one lovely bag Mahimaa :) Congratulations dear...As usual your dish looks amazing...wonderful picture...

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  30. SiaMarch 18, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    gorgeous pic!
    and cool handbag too. i am crazy abt shoes and handbags. and that just reminds me that i need to buy some tote for spring ;)

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  31. LaavanyaMarch 18, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    The navratan kurma looks awesome Mahima and nice bag too! :)

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  32. AnuSriramMarch 18, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Kurma looks fabulous! Pic is too good... Congrats on the win and the handbag is so cute!

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  33. Madhoo.S.GargyaMarch 18, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Wow Mahimaa, the navaratna kurma looks sooo rich & yummy!

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  34. indosungodMarch 18, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    What a colorful Kurma, Mahimaa. Feels good to just keep gazing at it.

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  35. vidhasMarch 18, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Wow!! mahi kurma looks awesome, nice click as ususal. Hand bag is so.. cute.

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  36. saffronapron.blogspot.comMarch 18, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Congrats Mahimaa. And I too love handbags and have a small collection. But my hubby thinks I'm usung the wrong word when I say "small" collection:)
    Nice pic and wonderful recipe. This is my mother-in-law's favorite curry. WIll defintely bookmark it and impress her when I get to India

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  37. shaikhMarch 18, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    mahimaji, i always love the way u present the dish with colourful pictures. u r version of navratan korma is quite different from dish which is being served in restaurants. normally in restuarnt's version dih is always white in coulr and sweetis in taste. but i find this is best . i will try surley.

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  38. UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Sounds interesting. Kurma looks healthy too. An dcongrats on winning dear..

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  39. Poornima NairMarch 18, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    A healthy, delicious and beautiful dish. Awesome. Lovely pic.

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  40. AishMarch 18, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I am going to try this for the weekend...looks yummy.....good handbag collexn too :) keep going

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  41. ManjuMarch 18, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    i just totally loved your pic, Mahimaa!! :) they are always awesome! and congrats on the purse...isnt it just wonderful to get a gift card and go and buy something with that?!!

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  42. SujathaMarch 18, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    that really looks colorful.. and abides to the name :) Good one Mahi!
    And a pretty handbag!

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  43. DoriMarch 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    It's healthy, but really looks rich and delicious... This is one of my favorite dishes!

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  44. ArchyMarch 18, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    hey, such a nice tempting pic yaar, looks so colorful !! feel like garbing it :)!!

    Wow, healthy kurma, need to try for sure.. Hey congrats for winning the contest !! Enjoy !!

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  45. RathnaMarch 18, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Awesome recipe Mahi. I love all your pictures and your recipes. Congrats on your award. Cute handbag.

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  46. HemaMarch 18, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Congrats for your awards! Cute handy dandy handbag! yummy kurma...All yours & hubby's pictures are so beautiful....

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  47. Red ChilliesMarch 18, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Ok no potatoes, no coconut, no cream, no cashew, awesome. Just pack and send them to me here Mahimaa.

    I loved the purse. It looks both fashionable as well as trendy.

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  48. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Wow soopera iruku mahi navrathna kurma.adding pineapple piecess in kurma is new to me.join the gang.am also crazy abt handbags.tht one u got is very cute and good looking.

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  49. UmaMarch 18, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    healthy kurma! looks so colorful and yummy. Your hand bag looks so cute. Nice selection.

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  50. Meenal MehtaMarch 19, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    what a beautiful looking recipe Mahima :)

    first time here ,

    -Meenal

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  51. Deepthi ShankarMarch 19, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    thatz a yummy looking dish mahi ... N loved the handbag too. looks very cute. N Congrats

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  52. UnknownMarch 19, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    kalakara Mahi... nice entry ,,.. very colourful..

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  53. Mangala BhatMarch 19, 2009 at 7:37 AM

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  54. MadhaviMarch 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    This kurma looks awesome and lovely presentation. yummyyyyy entry dear!!!

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  55. Vegetarian MedleyMarch 19, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Something for u at my blog - http://vegetarianmedley.blogspot.com/2009/03/pulav-tadka.html

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  56. Mangala BhatMarch 19, 2009 at 12:28 PM

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  57. Dhanya GaneshMarch 19, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Wow Mahima,Kurma looks so yummy. Nice click too.

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  58. SrikitchenMarch 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    wow1 mahimaa it looks so colorful and yummyy1
    i want to have it right now!
    really a healthier version from u!

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  59. Mangala BhatMarch 19, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Thanks soo much dear ..:)it helps :) hey Thanks soo much :)

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  60. ~~louise~~March 19, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    I have never tried Navaratna Kurma but after seeing your serving, I can tell it is another dish I would LOVE to try.

    I'm almost ashamed to ask, else how would I ever learn. What is Jeera?

    Thank you so much for sharing, Mahimaa...

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  61. Shobana senthilkumarMarch 19, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    gr8 pic:)

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  62. Madhu's cooking galleryMarch 19, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Ohhhhhh Wow! Mahimaa, Pic is stunning as usual. I love this recipe..that is one flavorful and healthy kurma!

    Congrats on your award and handbag really looks cute!

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  63. chef and her kitchenMarch 19, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    the pic itself is so tempting...Can't wait to taste....:)

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  64. SucharithaMarch 20, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Navratna korma looks good with all the nav - ratnas. Nice pic.

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  65. RaksMarch 20, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Mahima, this is regarding your comment on my blog in my puliyogare post...
    I have never left you a comment in Orkut for anything,I think You have mistaken somebody else!!
    But its ok :)
    Thanks!

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  66. CilantroMarch 20, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Kurma looks delicious. Congrats Mahima! Nice handbag, I bought one recently.

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  67. Varsha VipinsMarch 20, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Mahi,My feed not updating in reader's page,sobs..:( ,pls chck my new post n pick the award ..:)
    happy weekend dear..:)

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  68. Nandinis foodMarch 20, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Hi, pls check my website

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  69. AnisheetuMarch 20, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    congrats for winning that cute bag... really a very healthy navratna kurma.... btw collect ur awards from the award page of my blog... happy blogging..:)

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  70. @the_whisk_affairMarch 21, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    awesome looking kurma...and thanks for posting abt the gift card...


    ur husband is an amazing photographer...Which camera does he use? Simply awesome!!!

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  71. Adlak's tiny worldMarch 21, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    colorful kurma with colorul headin. wonderful click mahi. cute hand bag da.

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  72. PremyscakesMarch 22, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    wow check out!! this is navaratna kurma.

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  73. Mahimaa's kitchenMarch 23, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    thanks you so much friends... looks like many of you have a craze for handbags.

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  74. AnonymousApril 9, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    wow... looks delicious

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  75. UnknownJuly 23, 2009 at 6:50 AM

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  76. RENUAugust 19, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    hi Mahimaa
    i didnt know that navratna korma is so easy to make and healthy too..........i tried this it came out well.thanks.

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  77. RENUAugust 19, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    i have become a fan of your recipes!!

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