korma

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

From Turkic, likely Ottoman Turkish قاورمه (deverbal of قاورمق), via Persian قورمه and Urdu قورمہ.

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