Korma Sauce

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!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(525.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	890.0

Total Fat 73.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 1268.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 168.5mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 843.0mg	0%

*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: 74.2%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 22.1%