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Why is Mughlai korma so rich? Cream, ghee and nuts

Why is Mughlai korma so rich? Cream, ghee and nuts

A rich restaurant katori of Mughlai gravy can hold over 600 calories, and most of that is cream, butter and ghee, not the paneer. A home korma built on yogurt and a little ghee comes in closer to 320 calories a bowl.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Mughlai food tastes royal for a reason. Korma and butter chicken swim in cream, ghee and ground nuts. That smooth, velvety gravy is what makes them feel so rich. See where the calories hide, and you can enjoy a katori without the heaviness.

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