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korma


kor·ma

noun \ˈkr-mə\

Definition of KORMA

: an Indian dish of usually braised meat or vegetables cooked with spices and often yogurt or cream

Origin of KORMA

Hindi & Urdu qormā, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish kavurma fried meat, from kavur- to fry, roast
First Known Use: 1832

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