Vegetable Korma

Ingredients

For the sauce

1/2C              Water

1C              Onion, chopped

3 cloves     Garlic, peeled

1T              Ginger, roughly chopped

1ea            Jalapeno pepper stemmed and seeded

1/4C           Raw cashews

For the korma

1T              Vegetable oil

2t               Curry powder

1t               Ground turmeric

1t               Garam masala

1/2t            Cinnamon

1/2t            Coriander powder

1/2t            Kosher salt

1/2t            Ground black pepper

1/8t            Ground cardamom

1/2C           Diced tomatoes

1/2C           Unsweetened full fat coconut milk

3/4C           Plain yogurt

1-1/2t         Brown sugar

1C           Yukon gold potato peeled and diced

1/2C           Frozen peas

1/2C           Carrots diced

1C              Fresh green beans, chopped, or frozen thawed

1T              Fresh cilantro, chopped

Process

Place the onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, cashews, and 1/2C of water in a blender

Process until pureed

Heat 1T of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat

While the oil heats, place the curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, cinnamon, and coriander, kosher salt, black pepper, and cardamom in a small bowl

Pour the pureed sauce mixture into the hot pan, using caution to avoid splatters

Stir in the spices and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant

Add the tomato, coconut milk, yogurt, brown sugar, potato, peas, carrots, and green beans

Stir well

Cover the pan

Allow to simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes

Uncover and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender

Garnish with fresh cilantro

Served with cooked basmati rice and naan bread

Storage

Once the korma has cooled to room temperature, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days

You can freeze this korma for up to 2 months

Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving

Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop

If the korma is too thick, add a  splash of coconut milk

218 calories per serving