The word “korma” is derived from Urdu Korma or Kormah, meaning “braise”, derived in turn from Turkish kavurma, literally meaning “cooked meat”. Korma (????? in Persian has its roots in the Mughlai cuisine of modern-day India and Pakistan. It is a characteristic Moghal dish which can be traced back to the 16th century and to the Mughal incursions into present-day Northern India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Classically, a Korma is defined as a dish where meat or vegetables are braised with water, stock, and yogurt or cream added. The technique covers many different styles of Korma.