qorma

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

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounqorma (countable and uncountable, plural qormas)

plural qormas

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of korma.

    The two main curries served in Rampur were the qaliya and the qorma.

    2001, Jahanara Habibullah, Remembrance of Days Past, page 90
    2 more examples

    "Ai Manto Sahib, who uses turmeric in qorma?" Safia asked in horror. And he launched into an argument with her.

    2001, ʻIṣmat Cug̲h̲tāʼī, Tahira Naqvi, My friend, my enemy: essays, reminiscences, portraits

    She glanced quickly at the thick meat qorma curry simmering quietly on the other stove and then rushed to the phone.

    2005, Shaila Abdullah, Beyond the Cayenne Wall
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