Korma

Korma

कोरमा / قورمہ (KOR-mah)

Mughlai Braised Curry

Prep Time 60 minutes
📈 Difficulty medium
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 400 kcal

A mild, aromatic Mughlai curry where meat or vegetables are braised in a rich sauce of yogurt, cream, and ground nuts with whole spices. Epitomizes the refined cooking of the Mughal courts.

Nutrition & Info

374 kcal per serving
Protein 15.8g
Carbs 40.1g
Fat 16.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

non-vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ tree nuts

Equipment Needed

heavy-bottomed pan

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate meat in yogurt with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat ghee, add whole spices. Fry sliced onions until deep golden.

  3. 3

    Add ginger-garlic paste and marinated meat. Cook until sealed.

  4. 4

    Add nut paste, saffron soaked in warm milk, and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish with cream and rose water. Serve with naan or sheermal.

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Did You Know?

The word korma comes from the Urdu word qorma meaning braising, and it was one of the most prized dishes at Mughal imperial banquets.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • heavy-bottomed pan

The Story Behind Korma

Korma is one of the signature dishes of Mughal court cuisine dating to the 16th century. The Ain-i-Akbari documents korma recipes from Emperor Akbar reign.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner, celebrations 📜 Origins: Mughal era

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