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.
18 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
Mooli Bhurji
Spiced Radish Scramble
Grated daikon radish (mooli) stir-fried with minimal onions, green chilies, ginger, and a light seasoning of t…
5 net10 total5 fibre5 protein23 fat280 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
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
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
Naga Pork with Bamboo Shoot
Naga Pork Curry with Bamboo Shoots
A distinctive dish from Nagaland, featuring tender pork cooked with fermented bamboo shoots, green chilies, gi…
3 net6 total3 fibre50 protein85 fat1000 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
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
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
Lahsooni Palak
Garlic Spinach Stir-fry
Fresh spinach leaves sautéed with generous amounts of garlic, green chilies, and basic spices like cumin and t…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein22 fat250 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
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
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
Masala Omelette
Spiced Indian Omelette
A fluffy omelette infused with finely chopped onions, green chilies, and fresh cilantro, seasoned with a light…
5 net6 total1 fibre22 protein30 fat400 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