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Heat the oil in a saucepan.
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Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if it cracks right away oil is ready.
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Add green chilli, ginger, garlic.
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saute for 1min then add onion and tomatoes and saute for another 2min.
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Now cool the mixture and blend it in blender and make a paste.
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Now in the same pan again heat the oil.
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Add the asafetida and cumin seeds.
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After cumin seeds crack, add the mixture.
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Fry for a few seconds until the mixture start separating from the oil.
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Then add all spices turmeric powder, red chilli, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder, salt and stir it.
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Add the cauliflower, green peas, carrot and green beans.
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Mix well and cover the pan.
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Let the vegetables cook on medium heat for about 7 to 8 minutes.
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The vegetables should be cooked just about half way.
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Add the bell pepper and paneer.
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Mix cornstarch with milk and set aside mix well.
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Add the milk/cornstarch mixture and cook until the vegetables are tender.
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Add more milk and water if needed for more gravy.
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Turn off the heat.
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Mix in the garam masala, amchoor powder and cilantro.
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Place the vegetable korma in a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilanto.
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Note-
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For the gravy, you may replace 1-cup milk with 3/4 cups cream for a richer texture.
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Blending 1/4 cup cashew nuts with 1-cup milk will also give the gravy a richer texture.
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But i prefer cornstarch because of health benefit.