Korma is a mild, creamy curry thickened with ground nuts and with origins in the Mughlai cuisine of the 16th century. Shahi korma is typically made with mutton or lamb.
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Shahi Korma
Méchoui
(North African spit-roasted lamb)
No feast in North Africa would be complete without méchoui, a whole lamb slow roasted in front of a charcoal fire.
Lham Lahlou
(Algerian lamb and dried fruit tagine)
Lham lahlou, Arabic for “sweet meat,” is a very popular dish in Algeria, especially during the month of Ramadan.
Khoresht Ghaimeh
(Persian lamb and split pea stew)
Khoresht ghaimeh is a hearty, warming Persian stew in which lamb and split peas melt together in flavor and texture during a long simmer.
Kefta
(Middle Eastern spiced meatballs)
Spiced meatballs are common in one form or another from Morocco in the west through the Middle East all the way to India.
Gulab Jamun
(South Asian milk ball sweet in rose-scented syrup)
This traditional sweet (mithai) is found on South Asian restaurant menus around the world. You can make your own gulab jamun at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Rogan Josh
(Indian, Pakistani lamb in spiced cream sauce)
Rogan josh is a classic of Kashmiri cuisine. Some preparations are very lavish, with lots of sweet spices and liberal amounts of cream.