Does Korma have dairy?
Christopher Davis
Updated on May 16, 2026
Korma or qorma (Hindi: क़ोरमा; Urdu: قورمہ; Bengali: কোরমা) is a dish originating in South Asia, consisting of meat or vegetables braised with yogurt (dahi), water or stock, and spices to produce a thick sauce or gravy.
What Indian food is dairy free?
What are Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free foods?
- Chicken Tikka (Gluten-Free) ...
- Vegetable Pakoras (Dairy and Gluten-Free) ...
- Chana Saag ( Dairy and Gluten-free) ...
- Dal Makhani (Dairy and Gluten-free) ...
- Achari Murgh Masala (Dairy & Gluten-free) ...
- Lamb Vindaloo (Dairy and Gluten-free) ...
- Fish Malabari (Dairy and Gluten-free)
What curry is dairy free?
Our top dairy free curries are – Bhuna and the madrass (can be made with veg oil or ghee, so check). However we recommend you check with the restaurant as some places will use ghee or yogurt. Which curries contain yogurt? Rogan josh, dopiaza, balti, karahi, biryani all tend to have yogurt as part of the recipe.Does curry have dairy in it?
The content of the curry and style of preparation vary by region. Most curries are water-based, with occasional use of dairy and coconut milk. Curry dishes are usually thick and spicy and are eaten along with steamed rice and a variety of Indian breads.Is Indian curry dairy free?
North and South Indian FoodWhile South Indians rarely cook with paneer (cheese), neither North nor South Indian cooking is reliably dairy-free. The diversity of milk-based offerings complicates finding reliably vegan food at Indian restaurants.