korma

British

/ ˈkɔːmə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of korma

from Urdu

Example Sentences

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Mr Ahmed said some of the fleeing medical workers arrived with him in Tawila, but many were detained in locations north-west of the city, naming the Garni area, the villages of Turra and Hilla al-Sheikh and the town of Korma.

From BBC

A "deforestation-free chickpea korma" has replaced chicken curry on school menus across the county.

From BBC

“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.

From Literature

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

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