korma

/ ˈkɔːmə /

noun

1. any of a variety of Indian dishes consisting of meat or vegetables braised with water, stock, yogurt, or cream

Word History and Origins

Origin of korma¹

from Urdu

Example Sentences

“It’s a korma, left over from Eid. From the freezer, Zara. Eat it,” Mama orders, and I can tell that between Zayd’s crying and the burnt food, she is not in the mood for whining.

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The menu globe-trots around the Mediterranean and through India; there are dolmades and gyro sandwiches, chicken korma and saag paneer.

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The spinach in the saag paneer was downright creamy and the chicken korma was rich and buttery.

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A korma can be made with any combination of meats and vegetables, braised or stewed.

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In the Indian coastal state of Kerala, where coconuts are abundant, vegetable korma is made with desiccated fresh coconut and coconut milk.

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