Goat Korma
A mild, creamy Mughlai style korma of slow cooked goat in a yoghurt, onion and almond sauce scented with cardamom and saffron.
- Time2 hr 45
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1285kcal
- 18.1gcarbs
- 9.5gof which sugars
- 104.7gfat
- 58.3gsaturates
- 66.5gprotein
- 4.9gfibre
- 6.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the goat with the yoghurt, ginger, garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin and salt. Leave for 30 minutes. Soak the saffron in the warm milk.
30 min - 2
Melt the ghee in a heavy casserole over a medium heat. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and bay for 30 seconds, then the onions. Cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring, until soft and pale gold, not brown.
15 min - 3
Add the goat and marinade and green chillies. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until the yoghurt has reduced and clings to the meat.
10 min - 4
Pour in the hot water, bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low for 1 hour 30 minutes, until the goat is tender. Lamb shoulder needs about 1 hour.
90 min - 5
Stir the ground almonds into the cold water to make a paste. Stir it into the curry with the saffron milk and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
10 min - 6
Add the cream, white pepper and lemon juice and warm through for 3 minutes without boiling hard. Taste for salt and serve with rice or naan.
3 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
