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

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.

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

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In Korma, a village about 40 kilometres northwest of El-Fasher, Amira said she was detained for two days because she could not pay RSF fighters for safe passage.

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In Garni, before reaching Korma, Amira said that RSF leaders would "greet people", but as soon as they left, the fighters who stayed behind began torturing them.

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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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