What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
korma
Example
I ordered chicken korma for dinner. [korma: noun]
Example
She is making a vegetable korma for the potluck. [korma: noun]
curry
Example
I love eating chicken curry with rice. [curry: noun]
Example
He is cooking a spicy vegetable curry for dinner. [curry: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Curry is more commonly used and well-known globally than korma, which is less commonly found in restaurants or households outside of South Asia.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between korma and curry?
Both korma and curry can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and there is no significant difference in formality between the two words.
