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.
36 matching dishes
Amritsari Fish Fry (Keto, Almond Flour Crusted)
Keto Spiced Fried Fish with Almond Flour Coating
Marinated fish fillets (such as cod or basa) coated lightly with an almond flour mixture and shallow-fried unt…
4 net7 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Tawa Fish Fry
Pan-Fried Marinated Fish Fillets (no carb coating)
Fish fillets (e.g., Pomfret, Kingfish, Sole) marinated in a spicy blend of ginger-garlic, chili, turmeric, and…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat580 kcal
Bombil Fry (Keto Modified, no flour coating)
Bombay Duck Fry (Keto Modified, no flour coating)
Bombay Duck (Bombil) is a type of lizardfish, known for its soft bones and delicate flavor. In this keto versi…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Chicken Cafreal (Keto Modified)
Goan Green Masala Chicken (Keto Modified)
A flavorful Goan specialty where chicken pieces are marinated in a vibrant green paste of fresh coriander, gre…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Galouti Kebab (Keto Modified, with almond flour/paneer binder)
Melt-in-Mouth Lamb Kebab (Keto Modified)
Traditionally known for its melt-in-the-mouth texture, this keto version uses finely minced lamb, intensely sp…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gosht Kali Mirch
Black Pepper Lamb Fry (Dry)
A semi-dry or dry preparation of tender lamb (gosht) cooked predominantly with freshly crushed black pepper (k…
7 net10 total3 fibre48 protein52 fat680 kcal
Hyderabadi Shikampuri Kebab (Keto Modified, with almond flour/paneer binder)
Stuffed Lamb Patties (Keto)
A regal Hyderabadi kebab, traditionally made from finely minced lamb, often stuffed with a creamy yogurt and o…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Keto Prawn Koliwada (Almond Flour)
Keto Deep-Fried Prawns Koliwada (Almond Flour Crusted)
Succulent prawns coated in a vibrant red, spiced almond flour batter (instead of traditional chickpea flour) a…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
Chicken Tikka
Spicy Grilled Chicken Tikka (no carb sides)
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and a robust blend of red chili, ginger-garlic, and garam masala, …
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Keto Lamb Shami Kebab
Pan-Fried Lamb Patties (Keto Modified)
Spiced, pan-fried patties made from minced lamb, herbs, and spices. Traditionally contains chana dal (split ch…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
Mutton Chaap (Dry/Semi-Dry)
Spiced Lamb Rib Chops
Tender lamb rib chops, marinated in yogurt and spices, then slow-cooked or pan-fried until succulent, typicall…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
Prawn Masala (Dry/Semi-Dry)
Spiced Dry Prawns
Succulent prawns cooked with a robust blend of Indian spices, onions, and tomatoes, reduced to a thick, flavor…
8 net11 total3 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Chapli Kebab (Keto Modified, no flour binder)
Spicy Minced Meat Patties (Keto Modified)
Large, flat, and spicy minced meat patties (typically beef or mutton), originating from Pashtun cuisine. The k…
9 net13 total4 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
Chicken Angara
Smoked Chicken Curry (Dry/Semi-Dry)
A deeply flavorful and aromatic smoked chicken dish, typically served semi-dry or in a thick, rich gravy. The …
9 net13 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Keto Chicken 65 (Almond Flour)
Keto Deep-Fried Chicken 65 (Almond Flour Crusted)
Spicy and tangy deep-fried chicken bites, traditionally made with cornstarch or rice flour, but modified for k…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Pomfret Recheado Fry (Keto Modified)
Goan Stuffed & Fried Pomfret (Keto Modified)
A whole pomfret fish deeply scored and generously stuffed with a spicy, tangy Goan Recheado masala, made from …
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Raan
Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb (without carb sides)
A whole leg of lamb, marinated in a rich blend of yogurt and aromatic spices, then slow-cooked or roasted to f…
9 net12 total3 fibre75 protein95 fat1200 kcal
Crab Masala
Spicy Crab Stir-Fry/Curry
Fresh crab cooked in a robust, spicy, and aromatic masala, often with a semi-dry consistency. The flavors typi…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Keto Lamb Kofta Curry
Keto Spiced Lamb Meatball Curry
Flavorful minced lamb meatballs (kofta) prepared with keto-friendly binders, simmered in a rich, aromatic grav…
10 net14 total4 fibre48 protein65 fat780 kcal
Mutton Handi
Slow-Cooked Mutton Curry in Clay Pot
Tender pieces of mutton slow-cooked in a traditional clay pot ('handi') with a rich, aromatic gravy made from …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
Rara Gosht (Keto Modified)
Lamb Chunks and Minced Lamb Curry (Keto Modified)
A rich North Indian curry featuring both tender pieces of lamb and minced lamb (keema) cooked in a thick, spic…
10 net14 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Macher Dim Bhaja (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Fish Roe (Keto Modified)
Seasoned fish roe (typically from rohu or hilsa) pan-fried with minimal onion (optional) and green chilies, se…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein38 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Bater Fry (Keto Modified)
Spicy Pan-Fried Quail (Keto Friendly)
Whole or spatchcocked quail marinated in a robust blend of Indian spices (e.g., ginger, garlic, chilies, garam…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Keema Curry (No Peas)
Spiced Minced Meat Curry (Keto Modified)
A savory and robust curry made from minced lamb or goat, cooked with a blend of aromatic spices, ginger, garli…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kerala Beef Cutlets (Almond Flour Crusted)
Spiced Beef Patties with Almond Flour Crust
Flavorful minced beef patties, spiced with ginger, garlic, green chilies, onions, and curry leaves. Modified f…
6 net10 total4 fibre110 protein75 fat1150 kcal
KAsoon
Chicken Sholay Kebab (Keto Modified)
Spicy Grilled Chicken Bites (Keto)
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a fiery and flavorful blend of red chilies, full-fat yogurt, ginger-garli…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Malvani Mutton Sukha (Keto Modified)
Keto Malvani Dry Mutton Fry
A spicy and aromatic dry-fried mutton dish from the Malvan region of Maharashtra. Mutton is cooked until tende…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Mutton Champ (Keto Modified)
Spicy Lamb Ribs (Keto Friendly)
Succulent lamb ribs slow-cooked or pan-fried with a rich, aromatic blend of spices (e.g., yogurt, ginger, garl…
7 net10 total3 fibre48 protein58 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Seer Fish Dry Fry (South Indian Style, Keto Modified)
Keto South Indian Seer Fish Dry Fry (No Flour)
Thick steaks of Seer fish (Vanjiram) marinated in a spicy South Indian spice blend, typically including red ch…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein68 fat880 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Chicken Sukha (North Indian Dry Spice Mix)
Keto North Indian Dry Spiced Chicken
Succulent chicken pieces dry-roasted and tossed in a pungent and aromatic blend of North Indian spices, typica…
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein32 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Rawa Fish Fry (Almond Flour Coated)
Pan-Fried Fish with Almond Flour Crust
Fresh fish fillets marinated in South Indian spices and pan-fried to a golden crisp. The traditional semolina …
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Patthar ka Gosht (Keto Modified)
Hot Stone Grilled Lamb (Keto Friendly)
Tender lamb marinated in traditional spices and traditionally cooked on a hot stone, resulting in smoky, melt-…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Pork Pepper Fry (Keto Modified)
Dry Pork Pepper Fry
A spicy and aromatic dry fry featuring tender pieces of pork cooked with a generous amount of freshly crushed …
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
KAsoon
Chettinad Kozhi Varuval (Dry Chicken Fry)
Chettinad Style Dry Chicken Fry
A spicy and aromatic dry fried chicken dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, known for its unique blen…
9 net14 total5 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Keema Kaleji
Minced Mutton and Liver Curry (Keto Modified)
A flavorful semi-dry dish featuring a combination of minced mutton (keema) and tender mutton liver (kaleji) co…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Prawns Ghee Roast (Mangalorean Style)
Mangalorean Style Dry Roasted Prawns with Ghee
A fiery and aromatic dry preparation of prawns from Mangalore, coated in a rich, dark red spice paste and roas…
10 net16 total6 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal