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.
40 matching dishes
Junglee Maas
Rajasthani Wild-Style Lamb Curry
A rustic and authentic Rajasthani lamb preparation, known for its extreme simplicity with minimal ingredients …
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat690 kcal
Murg Kali Mirch Tikka
Black Pepper Chicken Tikka
Succulent boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, abundant black pepper, and various aromatic spices, gri…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
Tandoori Fish (Whole/Fillet, e.g., Surmai/Basa)
Tandoori Roasted Fish (Whole/Fillet)
Whole fish or fillets (e.g., Surmai/Kingfish, Basa, Rohu) marinated in a spicy yogurt and spice mixture, then …
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein35 fat620 kcal
Andhra Mutton Fry (Dry)
Spicy Dry Mutton Fry from Andhra
A robust and intensely spicy dry preparation of tender mutton pieces, seasoned with characteristic Andhra spic…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Guntur Chicken Fry (Dry)
Spicy Dry Chicken Fry from Guntur
A fiery, intensely spiced dry chicken preparation originating from Andhra Pradesh. It's renowned for its bold …
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Kerala Style Beef Fry (Ularthiyathu)
Dry Spiced Beef Roast with Coconut
A classic Keralite dish featuring tender cubes of beef slow-roasted in a blend of rich spices, ginger, garlic,…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
Mutton Boti Kebab
Grilled Lamb Cubes
Succulent cubes of lamb (mutton) marinated in a rich mixture of yogurt, ginger, garlic, and various Indian spi…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Seekh Kebab (Lamb)
Minced Lamb Skewers
Spiced minced lamb, mixed with herbs and spices, molded onto skewers and grilled in a tandoor until charred an…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Tandoori Chicken (Bone-in)
Tandoori Roasted Chicken (Bone-in)
Succulent bone-in chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and a blend of spices, then roasted in a traditional clay…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein38 fat650 kcal
Tandoori Pomfret
Whole Tandoori Roasted Pomfret
A whole pomfret fish marinated in a blend of yogurt and aromatic Indian spices, then traditionally roasted in …
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
Tandoori Prawns
Grilled Spiced Prawns
Large, succulent prawns marinated in a spicy yogurt mixture infused with ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and trad…
6 net7 total1 fibre55 protein25 fat500 kcal
Tangri Kebab
Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks marinated in a spicy yogurt and spice mixture (including ginger-garlic, red chili, turmeric…
6 net7 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat620 kcal
Chicken Liver Masala (Dry)
Dry Spiced Chicken Liver Stir-Fry
A flavorful and nutrient-dense dish made from chicken liver stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, …
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Fish Tikka (Salmon/Pomfret)
Grilled Spiced Fish
Chunky pieces of fish (commonly salmon or pomfret) marinated in a tangy and spicy mixture of yogurt, ginger, g…
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Reshmi Kebab
Creamy Grilled Chicken Kebab
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken marinated in a creamy mixture of yogurt, cheese, ginger-garlic, green chi…
7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Adraki Champ
Ginger Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated in a pungent blend of ginger, garlic, and aromatic Indian spices, then grilled or …
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat900 kcal
Chicken Hariyali Tikka
Green Herb Grilled Chicken Tikka (no carb sides)
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a vibrant green paste of fresh mint, coriander, green chilies, yogurt, an…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Kaleji Fry
Spicy Lamb Liver Stir-fry
A quick and flavorful dry stir-fry of lamb or goat liver, seasoned with ginger-garlic, green chilies, onions, …
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Fish Pollichathu
Kerala Style Fish Baked in Banana Leaf
A traditional Kerala dish where a whole fish (like pearl spot or kingfish) is marinated in a spicy, tangy masa…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Lamb Paye Shorba
Lamb Trotters Soup
A nourishing and light broth-based soup made from slow-cooked lamb or goat trotters, infused with whole spices…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Goan/Kerala Green Masala Fish Fry
Pan-Fried Fish with Green Herb Marinade
Fish fillets (e.g., Kingfish, Pomfret, Mackerel) marinated in a fresh green paste of cilantro, mint, green chi…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Prawn Fry (Simple)
Pan-Fried Prawns with Spices
Prawns lightly marinated with ginger, garlic, turmeric, chili powder, and salt, then pan-fried until tender an…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Tandoori Lobster (Whole/Tail)
Indian Spiced Grilled Lobster (Whole/Tail)
Whole lobster or lobster tails marinated in traditional Indian spices, yogurt, and grilled in a tandoor or ove…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Mutton Soola (Dry)
Rajasthani Grilled Lamb Chunks (Dry)
A rustic Rajasthani specialty, large chunks of mutton marinated in yogurt and a robust blend of local spices, …
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Zabaan Fry (Keto Modified)
Keto Goat/Lamb Tongue Fry (Dry)
Tender goat or lamb tongue, thoroughly cleaned and cooked until soft, then pan-fried with onions, ginger, garl…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Burra Kebab
Tandoori Lamb Ribs
Tender lamb ribs marinated in a rich blend of yogurt, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices, then slow-cooked in…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Chicken Gizzard Fry (Dry)
Dry Spiced Chicken Gizzard Fry
A robust and spicy dry fry made from chicken gizzards, slow-cooked with a blend of ground spices, onions, garl…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Chicken Heart Fry (Dry)
Dry Spiced Chicken Heart Fry
A flavorful and nutrient-dense dry fry featuring chicken hearts cooked with a medley of Indian spices, onions,…
6 net8 total2 fibre42 protein34 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Minced Chicken Skewers
Flavorful minced chicken, mixed with ginger, garlic, green chilies, and aromatic spices, molded onto skewers a…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Mutton Chukka Varuval (Dry Mutton Fry)
Tamil Nadu Style Dry Spiced Mutton Fry
A popular South Indian dish, tender mutton pieces are dry-fried with a pungent mix of black pepper, fennel, re…
6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Calamari Masala Fry (Dry)
Dry Spiced Squid Fry
Succulent calamari rings stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, and a robust blend of Indian spices, resulting …
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein28 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Kapura Fry
Spiced Lamb Testicles Fry
A robust and flavorful dry fry of lamb testicles, slow-cooked with aromatic spices like ginger, garlic, green …
8 net12 total4 fibre58 protein62 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Parsi Akoori
Parsi Scrambled Eggs
A rich, flavorful Parsi-style scrambled egg dish, typically cooked with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green…
8 net10 total2 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Tawa Kaleji
Spicy Pan-Fried Goat Liver
Tender pieces of goat liver stir-fried on a hot griddle (tawa) with a pungent and spicy masala of finely chopp…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Bakre ki Kaleji Masala (Semi-Dry)
Goat Liver Masala (Semi-Dry)
Tender pieces of goat liver slow-cooked in a rich, semi-dry gravy of aromatic spices, caramelized onions, toma…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Beef Boti Masala (Dry/Semi-Dry)
Spiced Beef Chunks (Dry/Semi-Dry)
Tender chunks of beef (boti) slow-cooked in a robust, dry or semi-dry masala with a rich blend of North Indian…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Bhuna Murgh
Pan-Roasted Spicy Chicken (Dry/Semi-Dry)
Chicken pieces slow-cooked and pan-roasted in their own juices with a thick, robust, and aromatic blend of spi…
9 net13 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Gurda Masala (Semi-Dry)
Kidney Masala (Semi-Dry)
Goat or lamb kidneys cooked in a rich, aromatic semi-dry gravy with generous amounts of ginger, garlic, onions…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Patra Ni Machhi
Parsi Steamed Fish with Green Chutney
A classic Parsi delicacy, where fish fillets (traditionally pomfret or basa) are generously coated with a vibr…
9 net15 total6 fibre48 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Zabaan Masala (Semi-Dry)
Tongue Masala (Semi-Dry)
Tender slices of goat or lamb tongue slowly cooked in a flavorful, semi-dry Indian masala with a rich blend of…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal