korma

noun3

1. •
   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.) — 1831
2. •
   (India, Pakistan) A curry of meat slowly braised with ghee.

   • 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 — 1962
3. •
   (UK) A mild curry (typically the mildest on a given menu), often with a fragrant coconut sauce.

   • 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. — 2023