Korma Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Dive into the rich, aromatic world of Indian cuisine with this luscious homemade Korma Sauce recipe. Bursting with the warm spices of coriander, cumin, garam masala, and turmeric, this creamy curry base is delicately balanced with ground almonds, coconut milk, and a touch of heavy cream for indulgent silkiness. Perfect for pairing with your favorite proteins or vegetables, this versatile sauce is simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for serving over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan. Learn how to make this authentic, restaurant-quality korma sauce at home and bring bold, fragrant flavors to your table!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or ghee
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 3 tablespoons Ground almonds
• 2 tablespoons Tomato puree
• 200 milliliters Coconut milk
• 100 milliliters Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat.

2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Add the ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and paprika, stirring constantly to toast the spices for 1 minute.

5. Mix in the ground almonds and tomato puree, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to combine the flavors.

6. Pour in the coconut milk and stir to create a smooth base. Let it simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Add the heavy cream, sugar, and salt, stirring well. Simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy with your choice of protein or vegetables over rice or naan.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (130.0g)

Calories		221
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.2 g	23%
	Saturated Fat	6.2 g	31%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		25 mg	8%
Sodium		264 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		11.8 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	1.8 g	7%
	Total Sugars	6.4 g
Protein		2.0 g	4%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		39 mg	3%
Iron		1.0 mg	6%
Potassium		221 mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 656 cal (74.7%%)

Protein: 32 cal (3.6%%)

Carbs: 190 cal (21.6%%)