I think that in other Indian restaurants this is often called Vegetable Korma, but at Monsoon they use both vegetables and fruits. Navratan means nine gems, and it traditionally contains nine vegetables and fruits, though sometimes the nuts in the sauce are included in the nine ingredients. The version I had contained nine vegetables and fruits cooked with onion in a smooth and creamy cashew nut and almond gravy. I was able to identify all nine vegetables and fruits: green beans, peas, carrot, baby lima beans, mango, zucchini, cauliflower, coconut, and pear. I ordered it with Onion Kulcha, which is naan bread stuffed with onion and flavored with spices. I detected ginger, thyme, and fresh cilantro. The bread was evenly charred in the tandoori oven. While I waited for my curry, I was brought the Indian version of chips and salsa. It consisted of a whole papadum (like a very thin and crispy tortilla made from beans instead of corn) and two dips: a tomato and mango salsa, and a sweet mango chutney; both had a little spice to them. The creamy curry had a little sweetness to it from the fruit, and it was very mild. It was delicious, but next time I'll ask for more spice.
Location: Monsoon, 555 S Sunrise Way, Ste 107, Palm Springs, California. Date: July 31, 2021.
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