Korma
A mild, rich Mughal curry braised in yogurt, cream, and ground cashews with aromatic spices.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- chicken or lamb
- yogurt (Dairy)
- cream (Dairy)
- cashew paste (Tree Nut)
- almond paste (Tree Nut)
- onions
- garlic
- ginger
- cardamom
- saffron
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- cashew and almond paste as the thickening base
- yogurt and cream providing dairy richness
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionYogurt and cream are structural ingredients.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKTraditional korma is gluten-free.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in korma.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionGround cashew paste and almond paste create the sauce base.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in korma.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in korma.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in korma.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in korma.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard korma.
Vegetarian
Check with staffVegetable korma versions exist. Traditional is meat-based.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Yogurt and cream are structural ingredients. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Traditional korma is gluten-free. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in korma. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Ground cashew paste and almond paste create the sauce base. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in korma. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in korma. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in korma. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in korma. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard korma. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Vegetable korma versions exist. Traditional is meat-based. |
Key risk: Korma's creaminess comes from both dairy (yogurt, cream) and ground nuts (cashews and almonds). This dish is unsafe for both dairy-sensitive and tree nut-sensitive diners simultaneously. The nut content is invisible in the finished sauce.
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