Hailing from the northern regions of India, Navratan Korma is a vegetable curry dish that is abundantly rich in flavor. As one of Little India’s signature vegetarian specialties and a longtime customer favorite, our Navratan Korma is a delicious journey through a diverse range of delicious tastes and textures. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a generous serving of vegetables in a completely new way, treating yourself to a meal that’s as nourishing as it is delightful.
What is Navratan Korma?
An Indian Mughlai vegetable dish, Navratan Korma is a curry that can come in a variety of forms. With a combination of vegetables, cream, nuts, and sometimes fruits, the dish delivers a distinct harmony of flavors and textures. Navratan Korma is often served over rice, alongside freshly-baked naan or tandoori roti.
Korma: A True Gem of a Meal
The name of the dish is a Hindi phrase, with “nav” translating to nine and “ratan” to the jewel. So, “Navratan” equates to nine jewels, or the nine courtiers belonging to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. “Korma” (or “kurma”) is the name used to describe Indian dishes made with a blend of yogurt, nuts, cream, and a coconut base or seed paste. Traditionally made with nine different vegetables or garnishing ingredients – thus, the nine “jewels” – the Navratan Korma dish is a classic Korma with a fascinating story.
It’s often enjoyed in North India as a special occasion dish, prepared to celebrate festivals and other events. But at Little India of Denver, you can treat yourself to the filling vegetarian-friendly dish any day of the year, and make your lunch or dinner an event in and of itself.
Bursting with Flavor and Healthy Vegetables
Looking for a good way to get your daily fill of vegetables without settling for a salad? With up to nine unique vegetables in a single bowl, Navratan Korma is the perfect way to meet your veggie goal. Plus, because it’s made with a decadent assortment of complementary ingredients, including cream, you’ll feel like you’re eating an indulgent meal – at the same time you’re nourishing your body with vegetables.
Many families that visit Little India have found that Navratan Korma makes it easy to fit extra vegetables into the daily meals of even the pickiest child. The curry’s tasty sauce is a delicious disguise for the traditional vegetable taste, and children often amaze their parents by eating the entire dish.
Experience the Delicious World of Vegetarian Indian Food at Little India of Denver
Little India takes great pride in crafting the best Indian dishes in Denver, welcoming our guests to explore the exciting and authentic flavors of India in every bite. With a diverse range of Indian dishes to consider for your meal, there’s always something new to try at Little India of Denver. When it comes to asking guests to pick just one favorite from our menu of chef-prepared food, Indian Korma is a popular answer – but we invite you to experience something different every time you dine with us.
Visit our Denver Indian restaurant for a dining experience that will transport you across the globe, and friendly service that will have you feeling right at home. Whether it’s our Navratan Korma or another dish that tempts your appetite, we promise that you’ll leave with both your stomach and soul nourished.
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