Slow Cooker Vegetable Korma Recipe
Slow Cooker Vegetable Korma
Mixed Vegetables in a Mild, Creamy Sauce
Submitted By: Taz
Ingredients:
4 cloves Fresh Garlic (Leh-sun) - grated into a paste
½ inch piece Fresh Ginger (Adrak)
- grated into a paste
2 Roma Tomatoes (Tamatar) - seeded and chopped
2 Medium Yukon Gold Potatoes (Aloo) - peeled and cut into ½ inch 'cubes'
2 Fresh Green Chiles (Hari Mirch) - seeded and split lengthwise
1 small Cauliflower (Phul Gobi) - cut into bite sized florets
1 Large Carrot (Gajar) - peeled and small chopped
1 medium Onion (Pyaz) - quartered and sliced thin
1 Red Bell Pepper (Simla Mirch) - seeded and small chopped
½ Cup Green Peas (Mutter) - frozen is fine but bring to room temp before adding
2 Tbs Tomato Paste (Tamatar)
1 Tbs
Garam Masala
2 tsp Kosher Salt (Namak) + to taste
1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
½ tsp Red Chile Powder (Lal Mirchi)
¾ Cup Plain Yogurt (Dahi) - can substitute soy or cashew yogurt if desired
¼ Cup Heavy Cream (Malai) - can substitute coconut cream (Nariyal ke Malai) if desired
-OPTIONAL GARNISH-
¼ Cup Roasted, Unsalted Cashews (Kaju)
¼ Cup Golden Raisins (Kishmish)
Preparation:
- Turn 5 quart slow cooker (Crock-pot®) to high and allow to heat for 15 minutes
- Add the garlic and ginger paste, tomatoes, potatoes, green chiles, cauliflower, carrot, onion, bell pepper, and peas to the slow cooker along with the salt - Thoroughly combine and allow to cook (covered) for 10 minutes to release some liquid
- Add the tomato paste and mix to combine
- Add the garam masala, turmeric, and red chile powder and thoroughly combine
- Cover and allow to cook on low for 7 - 8 hours (high for 4 - 5 hours) or until carrot and cauliflower are just tender (there should be enough liquid released from the vegetables but check a couple of times after the first hour - if needed, add a little water so they are not dry)
- Reduce heat to low (if not already) and stir in the yogurt and cream - Allow to cook (uncovered) for another 30 minutes
- Adjust seasoning - Garnish as desired
- Serve hot along with basmati rice or chapatti, or part of any Indian meal
