Korma vs Kavurma; Here’s The Key Differences Between Similar-Sounding Indian & Turkish Dishes

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Korma

This is an Indian dish and it has a flavourful gravy that you can pair with naan.

A Turkish dish, this is a semi-dry dish and it’s absolutely worth trying at least once.

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Kavurma

Korma can be made with the meat of lamb, chicken, or goat. While Kavurma is often made with lamb or beef meat.

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What Kind Of Meat Is Used?

Yogurt, onion, ginger, garlic, spices, and ghee are just some of the many ingredients used in Korma.

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Other Ingredients In Korma

This dish is made with ingredients, like salt, garlic, herbs, onion and fat.

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Other Ingredients In Kavurma

Korma is slow-cooked in a spicy gravy and the latter is made by cooking the meat its own fat.

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Cooking Method

Kormas has arich and thick gravy while Kavurma is dry dish.

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What About Gravy?

The Indian dish is paired with naan, rice, or sheermal while Kavurma is paired with pilaf, bulgur and eggs.

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Common Pairings

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So, which one of these dishes will you be trying first, fellow foodies?