Masala vs. Korma — What's the Difference?

Any of various mixtures of spices that are used in South Asian cuisine.

Korma or qorma is a dish originating in the Indian subcontinent, consisting of meat or vegetables braised with yogurt (dahi) or cream, water or stock, and spices to produce a thick sauce or gravy.

Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.

A dish of South Asian origin in which meat or vegetables are braised or simmered in a rich, highly seasoned sauce thickened with ground nuts, yogurt or cream, and sometimes coconut.

Any dish prepared with such spices.

A curry made from various spices especially coriander and cumin; and often with yoghurt sauce or nuts.