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korma

A curry made from various spices especially coriander and cumin; and often with yoghurt sauce or nuts.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

A curry made from various spices especially coriander and cumin; and often with yoghurt sauce or nuts.

No.6 COMPOSITION FOR MAKING KORMAH. Take Meat, ½ ser (1lb.)
Origin: From قورْمَہ / क़ोरमा, from (from which ), from Turkic (likely , verbal noun of قاورمق). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Dinner: Chicken Korma (chicken on the bone cooked in yoghurt, rich spices and golden brown onions) accompanied by Sheermaal (flat, round and slightly sweet dense bread) #grateful #pakistanicuisine”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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