10/17/2026
NAVRATNA KORMA SPECIAL THIS WEEK!!
DID YOU KNOW?
Yes! Navratna Korma (Vegetarian) has a fascinating story rooted in India's royal Mughal culinary traditions.
The name itself tells part of the story:
- Nav (नव) means nine.
- Ratna (रत्न) means gems or jewels.
- Korma refers to a rich, aromatic dish traditionally prepared by gently cooking ingredients in a spiced sauce.
So, Navratna Korma literally means "Nine-Jewel Korma."
The royal connection
Navratna Korma is commonly associated with the luxurious cooking traditions of the Mughal courts, particularly the era of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605). Akbar famously had nine distinguished courtiers, known as the Navratnas or Nine Jewels, including Birbal and Tansen. According to a popular culinary story, Navratna Korma was inspired by these nine jewels, with nine different ingredients representing richness, variety, and harmony.
There is no single fixed list, but a popular vegetarian combination includes:
1. Paneer
2. Carrots
3. Green peas
4. French beans
5. Cauliflower
6. Potatoes
7. Cashews
8. Raisins
9. Pineapple
These ingredients are cooked in a mildly spiced, creamy gravy, often made with cashews, yogurt, cream, and aromatic spices. The result is a dish that combines savory, sweet, and nutty flavors
There's also a beautiful symbolism behind it: nine different ingredients, each unique, coming together to create one harmonious dish.
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