Vegan Korma
A mild Indian vegetable curry with cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, green beans, and peas in a creamy coconut-cashew sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the cashews in a mixing bowl and pour over 9 ½ tbsp (150 ml) of the water heated to about 90°C. Soak for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Transfer the soaked cashews and their soaking water to a blender. Blend until completely smooth, then set the cashew cream aside.
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Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.
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Step 4
Add the garlic, ginger, cumin seed, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and ground chili. Stir over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 5
Stir in the tomato paste and cook over medium heat until it darkens slightly.
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Step 6
Add the cauliflower, potato, carrot, green beans, coconut milk, salt, and remaining 6 ½ tbsp (100 ml) water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cover and cook over low heat until the vegetables begin to soften.
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Step 7
Stir in the peas and prepared cashew cream. Simmer uncovered over low heat until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender and the sauce is creamy.
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Step 8
Stir in the garam masala and cook over low heat for 1 minute.
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Step 9
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, then serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve once the vegetables, especially the potatoes, are tender throughout. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a shallow covered container and use within 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.
Risk factors
- hot water and steam
- hot blended mixture
- improper cooling or storage of leftovers