Indian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Indian cuisine offers many keto-friendly protein and fat bases, but requires careful navigation to avoid ubiquitous carb traps.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various meats (chicken, lamb, goat, fish), paneer, eggs, ghee, coconut milk, and low-carb vegetables like spinach, cauliflower, and eggplant.
Danger zones
Beware of all breads (naan, roti), rice, lentils (dal), chickpeas, potatoes, sugary marinades, starchy curry thickeners, and fried snacks like pakoras or samosas.
Best for
This cuisine is best for high-protein, high-fat keto dieters who enjoy rich flavors and are adept at modifying restaurant orders.
What to drink
Drinks you will see at Indian restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.
Order these
- KetoSpiced Buttermilk chaas (छाछ) · 4g net carbs as usually served
- KetoKokum Coconut Drink sol kadhi · 5g net carbs as usually served
- Ask firstKashmiri Kahwa kahwa · 8g net carbs as usually servedAsk for no sugar or honey.
- Ask firstSalted Lassi namkeen lassi (नमकीन लस्सी) · 8g net carbs as usually servedSay 'namkeen' (salted). Plain 'lassi' often means sweet.
- Ask firstCumin Water jaljeera (जलजीरा) · 10g net carbs as usually servedAsk whether it's made without sugar. Fresh-made beats packet mix.
- Ask firstSouth Indian Filter Coffee filter kaapi · 12g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'without sugar' when you order. It's usually pre-sweetened.
- Ask firstMasala Chai masala chai (मसाला चाय) · 14g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'bina cheeni' (without sugar) before it's made. The milk still adds about 4g.
- Ask firstLime Water nimbu pani (नींबू पानी) · 20g net carbs as usually servedAsk for it 'sirf namak' (salt only).
- Ask firstFresh Lime Soda · 22g net carbs as usually servedOrder it 'salted'. You'll be asked: sweet, salted or mixed.
Skip these
- SkipAlmond Milk Drink badam milk · 28g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order chaas instead.
- SkipSpiced Milk with Nuts thandai (ठंडाई) · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order chaas instead.
- SkipRaw Mango Drink aam panna · 30g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order nimbu pani, salt only instead.
- SkipSweet Lassi meethi lassi · 40g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order salted lassi or chaas instead.
- SkipMango Lassi aam lassi · 45g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order salted lassi or chaas instead.
- SkipFalooda · 60g net carbs as usually servedSkip this, order chaas instead.
10 matching dishes
Hyderabadi Marag
Hyderabadi Lamb Bone Marrow Stew
A thin, flavorful, aromatic lamb bone marrow stew from Hyderabad, known for its rich spices and warming proper…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat650 kcal
Bheja Fry
Goat Brain Masala Fry
A rich and flavorful dish made from goat (or lamb) brain, typically stir-fried or pan-fried with a mix of arom…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Chicken Malai Tikka
Creamy Grilled Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a rich, creamy mixture of fresh cream, yogurt, cheese, ginger, garlic, an…
9 net10 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Drumstick Curry
Moringa Pods in Coconut Gravy
A flavorful South Indian curry featuring tender drumsticks (moringa pods) cooked in a rich, spicy coconut milk…
9 net18 total9 fibre12 protein55 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Bheja Pepper Fry (Keto Modified)
Keto Goat Brain Pepper Fry (Dry)
A spicy, dry preparation of goat brain cooked with abundant black pepper, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. A …
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (Keto Modified)
Indian Spiced Pork Belly Roast (Keto Modified)
Crispy-skinned, succulent pork belly slow-roasted with a dry rub of aromatic Indian spices like black pepper, …
3 net5 total2 fibre48 protein90 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Kashmiri Tabak Maaz
Crispy Fried Lamb Ribs (Kashmiri Style)
A delicacy from Kashmir, where tender lamb ribs are first slow-cooked in milk and spices until incredibly soft…
4 net6 total2 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Pork Belly Fry (Indian Spiced)
Dry Indian Spiced Pork Belly Fry
Crispy and tender chunks of pork belly dry-fried with Indian spices like ginger, garlic, green chilies, and bl…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein125 fat1350 kcal
KAsoon
Bhaapa Ilish
Steamed Hilsa Fish with Mustard Paste (Bengali Style)
A quintessential Bengali delicacy, fresh Hilsa fish (ilish) marinated in a pungent mustard paste with green ch…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein68 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Bheja Masala (Semi-Dry)
Brain Masala (Semi-Dry)
A delicacy made from goat or lamb brain, cooked in a flavorful semi-dry masala with sautéed onions, tomatoes, …
9 net12 total3 fibre20 protein55 fat600 kcal