Korma Recipes
Rich, yoghurt-based curry with tender meat and aromatic spices. The centrepiece of Pakistani wedding feasts.
What is Korma?
Rich, yoghurt-based curry with tender meat and aromatic spices. The centrepiece of Pakistani wedding feasts.
Regional Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Region | Prep | Cook | Difficulty | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Chicken Korma | Punjab | 30m | 1h 10m | Medium | 5 |
| Simple Chicken Korma | Punjab | 20m | 1h | Easy | 5 |
| Beef Korma Dawat | South Punjab | 40m | 2h | Medium | 8 |
| Safed Korma Mughal | Punjab | 30m | 1h 15m | Medium | 5 |
| Sindhi Mutton Korma | Sindh | 25m | 1h 40m | Medium | 6 |
All Korma Recipes
Shahi Chicken Korma
Shahi Chicken Korma is the crown jewel of Pakistani wedding food — rich, creamy, fragrant with whole spices, and built on a base of fried onions and whisked yoghurt. 'Shahi' means royal, and this curry earns the title.
Simple Chicken Korma
A beginner-friendly Punjabi chicken korma with a creamy yogurt-based gravy, warming whole spices, and that signature korma golden colour. Rich enough for a dinner party, simple enough for a Tuesday.
Beef Korma Dawat
South Punjab's grand dawat (banquet) beef korma — deeply spiced, richly finished with nut paste, and bearing the generous character of Multani hospitality. This is the curry you make when you want to impress.
Safed Korma Mughal
The regal white korma of the Mughal tradition — pale, aromatic, and finished with cream, cashew paste, and white pepper. No red chilli, no turmeric. Just elegance in a pot.
Sindhi Mutton Korma
Sindh's version of mutton korma — darker, spicier, and with a distinctive tang from extra onions and tomatoes. A bold, confident korma that doesn't apologise for having opinions.