Korma

Mild, creamy and gently sweet, Korma is one of the most comforting curries in Indian cuisine, and a favorite at Curry Gate for anyone who loves rich, smooth flavors. Our Korma is made with a velvety coconut-flavored sauce. You choose your protein and your spice level.

Choose your protein:

Chicken Korma: tender chicken in creamy coconut sauce. It's the most popular choice. Lamb Korma: rich, hearty lamb that pairs well with the mild, creamy gravy. Goat Korma: traditional, full-flavored goat, a favorite in Indian and Nepali homes. Paneer Korma: soft cubes of Indian cottage cheese, a satisfying vegetarian option. Veggie Korma: a colorful mix of vegetables in creamy coconut sauce, also known as navratan-style korma.

Korma has its roots in the royal Mughal kitchens of North India, where rich, fragrant curries were prepared for grand feasts. Traditionally, korma is known for being mild and aromatic rather than hot, with its flavor coming from warm spices and a creamy sauce instead of chilli heat.

Our Korma sauce is made with onions, ginger, garlic and warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon and cloves, blended with cream and coconut. That gives it a smooth, silky texture and a gentle, natural sweetness. Your choice of protein or vegetables is simmered in the sauce until tender and full of flavor.

The result is a curry that is creamy, fragrant and lightly sweet, with a delicate tropical note from the coconut. It's an especially good choice for guests new to Indian food, families with kids, and anyone who prefers flavor over heat.

You control the heat. Korma is traditionally mild, but at Curry Gate you choose your spice level from 1 to 10. Keep it at 1–3 for the classic creamy experience, go medium at 4–6 for gentle warmth, or turn it up to 7–10 for a spicy twist on a creamy favorite.

Korma is good with warm Butter Naan, Garlic Naan or the sweet, nutty Kashmiri Naan. It's also great over steamed basmati rice to soak up the creamy sauce.

Whether you're craving Chicken Korma for lunch in Uptown, Lamb Korma for dinner in South End, or Veggie Korma for takeout near NoDa, Curry Gate brings authentic Indian and Nepali flavors to Charlotte, NC. Order Korma for dine-in, pickup or delivery.

FAQ

What is Korma? Korma is a mild, creamy North Indian curry. Curry Gate's version is made with a coconut-flavored sauce, cream and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon.

What proteins can I choose for Korma at Curry Gate? You can choose chicken, lamb, goat, paneer or veggie.

Is Korma spicy? Korma is traditionally mild and creamy, but at Curry Gate you choose your spice level from 1 (mild) to 10 (very hot).

What does Korma taste like? Korma is creamy, rich and slightly sweet, with a fragrant blend of warm spices and a light coconut flavor.

Is there a vegetarian Korma? Yes. Paneer Korma and Veggie Korma are both vegetarian.

Is Korma good for people new to Indian food? Yes. Its mild, creamy flavor makes korma one of the most popular choices for first-time guests and kids.