korma

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)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.)”

2. (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, countable, uncountable)A curry made from various spices especially coriander and cumin; and often with yoghurt sauce or nuts.

   “Well-to-do people occasionally take rich rice dishes prepared in ghee such as polao and korma. Such rich dishes are often arranged on marriage and ceremonial oссаsions”

3. (UK, countable, uncountable)A curry made from various spices especially coriander and cumin; and often with yoghurt sauce or nuts.

   “No weaning cookbook would be complete without a chicken korma recipe! The mildest tasting curry of all, with a hint of citrusy orange combined with all those lovely aromatic spices, this curry is a real treat for baby.”

   “Coconut flakes and desiccated coconut are pretty much the same thing, but processed differently. The flakes are great toasted and used as a garnish for curries such as korma and pasanda.”

   “Now, I have a delicate palate, even a korma is too hot for me, but this dish was sooo sumptuous that I fully appreciated the spice.”