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Indian keto guide

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Indian food
286 dishes87 keto as served133 with a photo

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.

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45 matching dishes

Mooli Bhurji
Spiced Radish Scramble
Grated daikon radish (mooli) stir-fried with minimal onions, green chilies, ginger, and a light seasoning of t…
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5 net10 total5 fibre5 protein23 fat280 kcal
Kachumber Salad
Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
A refreshing Indian side salad made with finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, often seasoned with sal…
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6 net10 total4 fibre3 protein10 fat120 kcal
Karela Fry (Dry)
Dry Stir-fried Bitter Gourd
Thinly sliced bitter gourd (karela) stir-fried until tender-crisp with minimal onions, green chilies, and a bl…
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6 net12 total6 fibre6 protein30 fat350 kcal
Keto Chaat (Radish & Cucumber Base)
Keto Indian Salad with Spices
A refreshing and tangy Indian-spiced 'salad' reimagined for keto. Made with crisp radish and cucumber slices, …
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6 net10 total4 fibre4 protein10 fat150 kcal
Mushroom Tikka
Grilled Marinated Mushrooms
Fresh button mushrooms marinated in a spiced yogurt blend with ginger, garlic, and red chili, then grilled in …
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7 net10 total3 fibre8 protein20 fat250 kcal
Tinda Masala (Dry)
Dry Spiced Indian Round Gourd
Tender Indian round gourds (tinda) cooked dry with a medley of aromatic spices, a small amount of onions and t…
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7 net13 total6 fibre7 protein28 fat320 kcal
Achari Gobi (Dry, Keto Modified)
Pickled Cauliflower Stir-fry (dry, no potato)
A piquant and flavorful dry preparation of cauliflower, infused with pickling spices (achari masala) like must…
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8 net13 total5 fibre7 protein30 fat380 kcal
Baingan Sabzi (Dry)
Dry Eggplant Stir-fry (without potatoes)
A simple and flavorful dry stir-fry of diced eggplant (brinjal), cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic p…
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8 net15 total7 fibre4 protein20 fat270 kcal
Cabbage Thoran
South Indian Dry Cabbage Stir-fry
A simple and nutritious South Indian dry side dish where finely shredded cabbage is stir-fried with mustard se…
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8 net15 total7 fibre8 protein35 fat400 kcal
Lauki Sabzi (Dry)
Dry Bottle Gourd Stir-fry (without potatoes)
A simple and light dry stir-fry of bottle gourd (lauki), cooked with minimal spices, often tempered with cumin…
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8 net12 total4 fibre4 protein18 fat250 kcal
Sarson ka Saag
Mustard Greens (No Makki Roti)
A classic Punjabi winter dish made primarily from mustard greens (sarson) along with other leafy greens like s…
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8 net18 total10 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
Drumstick Podi / Muringakkai Thoran
South Indian Drumstick Stir-fry with Coconut
A nutrient-dense South Indian dry stir-fry made with drumsticks (moringa pods), grated coconut, mustard seeds,…
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9 net15 total6 fibre8 protein30 fat330 kcal
Methi Sabzi (Dry)
Dry Fenugreek Leaves Stir-fry
A healthy North Indian dry preparation of fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) stir-fried with minimal onions, ginge…
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9 net15 total6 fibre10 protein30 fat330 kcal
Patta Gobhi Sabzi (Dry)
Dry Cabbage Stir-fry (without potatoes)
A wholesome and crunchy dry preparation of cabbage stir-fried with onions and tempered with mustard seeds and …
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9 net14 total5 fibre5 protein19 fat260 kcal
Raita (Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Dip)
Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Dip
A cooling yogurt-based accompaniment, this version features grated cucumber and fresh mint, blended into cream…
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9 net10 total1 fibre10 protein13 fat180 kcal
Bhindi Fry (Dry)
Dry Okra Stir-fry (no carb sides)
Sliced okra (bhindi) sautéed or stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a mix of Indian spices u…
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10 net18 total8 fibre10 protein40 fat480 kcal
Green Bean Poriyal / Beans Thoran
South Indian Green Bean Stir-fry with Coconut
A simple and delicious South Indian dry stir-fry made with fresh green beans, grated coconut, mustard seeds, c…
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10 net17 total7 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
Keto Kanda Bhaji (Almond Flour)
Keto Onion Fritters (Almond Flour Crusted)
A keto-friendly rendition of the popular Indian onion fritters. Thinly sliced onions are mixed with a spiced a…
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10 net15 total5 fibre10 protein35 fat380 kcal
Mushroom Do Pyaza
Mushrooms with Double the Onions
A popular semi-dry or gravy dish featuring mushrooms cooked with two types or two quantities of onions (hence …
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10 net15 total5 fibre10 protein25 fat350 kcal
Mushroom Masala (Dry)
Dry Mushroom Stir-Fry
A savory dry stir-fry of mushrooms cooked with a blend of Indian spices, ginger, garlic, and minimal onion and…
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10 net15 total5 fibre8 protein30 fat350 kcal
Tori Sabzi (Ridge Gourd Curry, Keto Modified)
Ridge Gourd Stir-Fry (Keto Modified)
A simple and nutritious preparation of ridge gourd (tori/turai), often cooked with minimal spices, onions, and…
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10 net18 total8 fibre6 protein30 fat380 kcal
Achari Baingan (Keto Modified)
Pickled Eggplant Curry (Keto Modified)
Baby eggplants (or larger ones cut) cooked in a pungent, tangy, and spicy masala featuring pickling spices lik…
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11 net20 total9 fibre7 protein35 fat420 kcal
Drumstick Curry (Muringakkai Curry)
Moringa Pod Curry
A flavorful South Indian curry featuring tender drumsticks (moringa pods) simmered in a coconut milk-based gra…
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12 net22 total10 fibre8 protein40 fat450 kcal
Dry Gobi Masala (No Potato)
Stir-fried Spiced Cauliflower (no potato)
Cauliflower florets stir-fried with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of aromatic s…
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12 net22 total10 fibre12 protein40 fat480 kcal
Mushroom Pepper Fry
Dry Pepper Mushroom Stir-fry
A savory and spicy dry stir-fry of button mushrooms with generous amounts of freshly crushed black pepper, oni…
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12 net18 total6 fibre12 protein35 fat450 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…
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4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein22 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Rasam (Keto Modified)
South Indian Spicy Tamarind Soup (Keto)
A light, spicy, and tangy South Indian soup, traditionally served alongside rice but perfectly keto-friendly o…
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5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein8 fat120 kcal
KAsoon
Malai Broccoli
Creamy Tandoori Broccoli
Fresh broccoli florets generously coated in a rich, creamy marinade made with yogurt, fresh cream, grated pane…
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6 net12 total6 fibre18 protein45 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Olan
Kerala White Gourd and Coconut Milk Stew
A very mild, light, and subtly flavored stew from Kerala. It typically features white gourd (ash gourd) and so…
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6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein32 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Achari Mushroom
Pickled Spice Mushroom (Keto Modified)
Mushrooms cooked in a tangy and spicy semi-dry gravy, infused with traditional Indian pickling spices (like fe…
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7 net12 total5 fibre10 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra with Double Onions (Keto Modified)
A semi-dry preparation of okra cooked with two types of onions (diced and quartered), tomatoes, and aromatic s…
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7 net15 total8 fibre6 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Shimla Mirch Sabzi (Dry)
Dry Bell Pepper Stir-fry
A simple and flavorful dry stir-fry of bell peppers (capsicum) with minimal onions (optional), tomatoes (optio…
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7 net12 total5 fibre4 protein24 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Bharwan Tendli (Stuffed Ivy Gourd)
Keto Stuffed Ivy Gourd
Ivy gourds (tendli/tindora) slit and carefully stuffed with a flavorful, keto-friendly masala (a blend of spic…
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8 net15 total7 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Mixed Vegetable Dry Fry (Low Carb Veggies)
Dry Sautéed Low-Carb Vegetables
A medley of non-starchy vegetables like green beans, bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, and spinach, stir-fri…
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8 net18 total10 fibre10 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Parwal Sabzi (Dry)
Pointed Gourd Dry Fry
A simple, flavorful dry stir-fry of pointed gourd (parwal) with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic Indian spices. …
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8 net12 total4 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Tendli Fry / Tindora Fry
Dry Ivy Gourd Stir-Fry
A simple yet delicious dry stir-fry made with tendli (ivy gourd or little gourd), cut into thin rounds and sau…
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8 net15 total7 fibre6 protein32 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Brinjal Pulusu (Keto Modified)
Spicy Tangy Eggplant Curry (Keto)
A flavorful South Indian style tangy curry made with eggplant (brinjal/aubergine) simmered in a tamarind-based…
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9 net16 total7 fibre5 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Kachchi Haldi ki Sabzi (Keto Modified, No Starchy Vegetables)
Raw Turmeric Vegetable Stir-fry (Keto Modified)
A unique winter dish made from fresh raw turmeric root, ginger, garlic, and non-starchy vegetables like caulif…
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9 net14 total5 fibre7 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Bharwan Tinda (Keto Modified, Stuffed Round Gourd)
Stuffed Indian Round Gourd with Spiced Filling (Keto)
Indian round gourds (tinda) carefully stuffed with a savory and spicy mixture of crumbled paneer or minced chi…
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10 net16 total6 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Karela Bhurji
Bitter Gourd Scramble with Onions
A simple and rustic dry preparation of bitter gourd (karela), stir-fried or scrambled with onions and basic In…
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10 net20 total10 fibre10 protein38 fat425 kcal
KAsoon
Tandoori Gobi
Tandoor-Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower florets marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, then roasted in a tandoor until tender and smoky,…
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10 net18 total8 fibre12 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Avial (Keto Modified, No Root Vegetables)
Mixed Vegetable & Coconut Stew (Keto, Kerala Style)
A flavorful Keralite dish consisting of various low-carb vegetables (e.g., green beans, drumsticks, ridge gour…
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12 net20 total8 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Bharwan Bhindi
Stuffed Okra Fry
Okra (bhindi) slit and stuffed with a mixture of dry spices, sometimes with paneer or ground nuts, then pan-fr…
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12 net18 total6 fibre8 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kadhai Gobi (Keto Modified)
Spiced Cauliflower in Wok-Style Gravy (Keto)
Cauliflower florets stir-fried in a traditional Indian wok (kadai) with bell peppers, minimal onions, tomatoes…
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12 net18 total6 fibre8 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Kathal ki Sabzi (Keto Modified)
Green Jackfruit Dry Curry (Keto Modified)
Unripe green jackfruit cooked until tender in a dry curry with minimal onions and tomatoes, and a blend of aro…
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12 net22 total10 fibre12 protein38 fat480 kcal