Iranian keto guide
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171 dishes42 keto as served112 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Iranian cuisine can be adapted to keto by focusing on grilled meats and select stews, but requires conscious avoidance of staple carb dishes.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various grilled meats (lamb, beef, chicken), herbs, yogurt, eggplant, and simple vegetable salads.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are the ubiquitous rice dishes (chelo, polo), stews containing legumes or dried fruits, and all traditional breads and desserts.
Best for
This cuisine works best for high-protein keto dieters who are comfortable consistently skipping rice and bread while focusing on grilled meats and vegetable-based sides.
24 matching dishes
Ghazal-ala Kabobi
Grilled Trout (Keto-style)
A whole grilled trout, commonly found in regions with fresh water sources like the Caspian Sea area. The fish …
1 net2 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Khash
Beef Feet Stew (Keto-style)
A traditional, very rich, gelatinous stew made from slow-cooked beef feet, sometimes with other beef parts. Kn…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Mahi Doodhi
Smoked Fish (No Rice)
Authentically smoked whole fish, commonly Sefid Mahi (Caspian Kutum) or Ghazal-ala (Trout), prepared simply to…
2 net3 total1 fibre58 protein38 fat580 kcal
Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Keto Pan-Fried Fish)
Pan-Fried White Fish (Keto-Style)
A fillet of white fish (such as Tilapia, Cod, or local varieties) pan-fried until golden and crispy, seasoned …
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Del o Gholveh Kabob
Grilled Heart and Kidney Skewers (No Rice)
Sizzling skewers of marinated lamb or beef heart and kidney, simply seasoned with onion, salt, and pepper, the…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat620 kcal
Kabab-e Reh (Grilled Lamb Chops)
Grilled Lamb Chops (Keto)
Succulent bone-in lamb chops, marinated and grilled to perfection. Typically seasoned with onion juice, saffro…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein70 fat850 kcal
Chopan Kabob
Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Sides
Tender lamb chops, marinated simply and grilled to perfection. Traditionally served with rice, but easily modi…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Ghavurma
Slow-Cooked Lamb or Beef (Keto-style)
A rich and tender dish of slow-cooked lamb or beef, often rendered in its own fat or added oil, seasoned simpl…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Kaleh Pacheh
Lamb's Head and Trotters Soup (Keto, No Bread)
A traditional, very rich and hearty lamb soup made from the head and trotters, slow-cooked until exceptionally…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Zaban
Braised Lamb/Beef Tongue with Keto Sides
Tender lamb or beef tongue, slow-cooked until exceptionally tender, often sliced and served simply with its na…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gusht-e Gosfand (Keto Slow-Roasted Lamb)
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder/Leg (Keto-Style)
Tender, succulent lamb (shoulder or leg) slow-roasted with aromatic spices like turmeric, bay leaves, and onio…
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Kabab Bakhtiari
Grilled Chicken & Lamb/Beef Chunks (without rice)
A colorful skewer featuring alternating pieces of marinated chicken and lamb or beef, grilled to tender perfec…
5 net8 total3 fibre62 protein50 fat720 kcal
Kabab Chenjeh
Grilled Lamb Chunks (without rice)
Tender chunks of marinated lamb, typically grilled on skewers. The marinade often includes onion, yogurt, and …
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Kabab Lari
Grilled Lamb or Chicken Skewers with Keto Sides
A specialty from southern Iran, typically lamb or chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, onion, and spices,…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Khorak-e Goosht
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Onion Stew (Keto, No Rice)
A hearty and simple stew of tender pieces of lamb (or beef) slow-cooked with onions, turmeric, and aromatic sp…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Mast-o-Khiar
Cucumber Yogurt Dip
A refreshing and cooling dip made with thick, full-fat plain yogurt, mixed with grated or finely diced cucumbe…
5 net7 total2 fibre9 protein13 fat180 kcal
Mazooj Kabob
Grilled Quail Kabob (No Rice)
Succulent quail, marinated in a blend of saffron, onion juice, and lemon, then charbroiled to achieve a tender…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat580 kcal
Morgh-e Zireh
Cumin Braised Chicken (without rice)
A deeply aromatic chicken dish from certain regions of Iran, where chicken pieces are slow-braised with genero…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein85 fat1050 kcal
Tokhm Morgh ba Karafs
Eggs with Sautéed Celery (Keto-Style)
A simple yet flavorful dish of scrambled or fried eggs combined with tender, sautéed celery and often a touch …
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein45 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Kahoo ba Sekanjebin (Keto-Style)
Lettuce with Sugar-Free Mint-Vinegar Dip
A refreshing side dish traditionally consisting of crisp lettuce leaves served with Sekanjebin, a sweet-sour m…
4 net8 total4 fibre2 protein12 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
Kebab-e Meygoo
Grilled Shrimp Kabob (without rice)
Skewers of succulent shrimp, often marinated simply with lemon juice, saffron, olive oil, and spices, then gri…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein28 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Meygoo Sorkh Shodeh (Pan-Fried Shrimp, No Rice)
Pan-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Herbs (Keto-style)
Succulent shrimp pan-fried with garlic, turmeric, and fresh herbs. A simple yet flavorful dish often seasoned …
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Paya
Trotters Stew (Keto-style, without legumes/rice)
A very rich and comforting stew made from slow-cooked lamb or beef trotters until exceptionally tender, often …
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Sir-o-Meygoo
Keto-style Sautéed Garlic Shrimp (without rice)
A simple yet flavorful dish of shrimp quickly sautéed with generous amounts of garlic, olive oil, turmeric, an…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein30 fat500 kcal