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Khoresht-e Tokhme Morgh
Keto Egg and Herb Stew
A savory stew primarily featuring eggs, sautéed herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, fenugreek), and onions, often …
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
Kofteh Ghelgheli (Keto-Style)
Small Persian Lamb/Beef Meatballs (No Rice/Legumes)
Small, savory meatballs typically made from ground lamb or beef, mixed with onions and herbs. For keto, any tr…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Mahi-e Ghelgheli (Keto Fish Meatballs)
Keto Fish Meatballs (in a light sauce)
Tender fish meatballs, prepared without breadcrumbs or flour, simmered in a light, savory sauce. A lesser-know…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat700 kcal
Mahicheh
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank
A fall-off-the-bone tender lamb shank, slow-cooked in a rich broth with onions and aromatic spices until incre…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein65 fat900 kcal
Morgh-e Tanoori
Roasted Chicken with Saffron and Yogurt (No Rice)
Tender chicken (whole or portioned) marinated in a rich mixture of yogurt, saffron, lemon juice, and aromatic …
8 net10 total2 fibre68 protein55 fat780 kcal
Nargesi
Spinach and Egg Scramble
A rustic and flavorful dish made from sautéed spinach and onions, often seasoned with garlic and turmeric, wit…
8 net15 total7 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Salad Shirazi
Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad
A staple refreshing Iranian salad, finely diced with crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and pungent red onion. Dr…
8 net12 total4 fibre2 protein18 fat200 kcal
Sir Ghalieh
Gilan Garlic Chicken & Egg Stew
A rich and aromatic regional stew from the Gilan province, featuring chicken pieces simmered with an abundance…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Kalah Joosh
Whey-Based Soup/Stew with Meat (No Bread)
A rustic, thick, and savory soup/stew from central Iran, primarily made with kashk (fermented whey), sautéed o…
9 net12 total3 fibre28 protein38 fat480 kcal
Keto Dolmeh Barg-e Mo
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat & Herbs (No Rice)
Tender grape leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb or beef, fresh herbs (parsley, dil…
9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Kookoo Loobia Sabz (Keto-style)
Green Bean Frittata (Keto-friendly)
A savory, frittata-like dish primarily composed of finely chopped green beans, whisked eggs, and fragrant herb…
9 net15 total6 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
Mirza Ghasemi
Smoked Eggplant and Tomato Dip/Stew
A flavorful northern Iranian dip or side dish made from roasted or smoked eggplant, combined with tomatoes, ga…
9 net15 total6 fibre20 protein50 fat600 kcal
Morgh-e Torsh (Keto-Style)
Sour Chicken & Herb Stew (No Split Peas, No Rice)
A regional stew from Northern Iran, featuring chicken cooked in a rich, tangy sauce with aromatic herbs (parsl…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Vavishka (Keto Sautéed Ground Meat & Tomato)
Sautéed Ground Meat & Tomato (Keto-Style)
A simple and robust dish, often from the Caspian region, featuring sautéed ground beef or lamb cooked with oni…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Borani Bademjan
Yogurt and Eggplant Dip
A creamy and flavorful dip featuring roasted or fried eggplant blended with rich, full-fat plain yogurt, fresh…
10 net18 total8 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
Eshkeneh (Keto-Style)
Onion and Egg Broth (without bread/potatoes)
A simple, rustic Iranian soup featuring sautéed onions, dried fenugreek, and eggs cracked directly into a flav…
10 net12 total2 fibre18 protein45 fat550 kcal
Goosht o Piaz (Keto Sautéed Lamb/Beef with Onions)
Sautéed Lamb/Beef with Onions (Keto-Style)
A rustic and flavorful dish consisting of tender chunks of lamb or beef, sautéed with generous amounts of slic…
10 net13 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Kabab Torsh (Sour Lamb/Beef Kabob, without rice)
Grilled Lamb/Beef Kabob with Walnuts & Pomegranate (without rice)
A specialty from Northern Iran, featuring chunks of lamb or beef marinated in a distinctive sour and nutty pas…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Kebab Diggi (Braised Lamb/Beef)
Braised Lamb/Beef with Tomatoes & Onions (No Potatoes/Rice)
A slow-cooked, tender braised dish featuring succulent pieces of lamb or beef stewed with onions, tomatoes, an…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Khoresh Badam
Lamb/Chicken & Almond Stew (No Sugar/Fruit)
A fragrant Persian stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or chicken simmered with blanched almonds, onions, and…
10 net18 total8 fibre48 protein45 fat620 kcal
Khoresh-e Kongar
Cardoon Stew with Lamb/Beef (No Rice)
A distinctive and savory stew featuring tender cardoon stalks, succulent lamb or beef, slow-cooked with fresh …
10 net18 total8 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Khoresh Kadoo
Zucchini and Tomato Stew with Meat (Keto, No Rice/Legumes)
A comforting and savory stew featuring tender slices of zucchini cooked with pieces of lamb or beef in a rich …
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Khoresht-e Kholal Badam
Almond Slivers and Meat Stew (Keto-style)
A unique stew with tender lamb or beef, slivered almonds, onions, and saffron, often with a hint of tomato pas…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Abgoosht (Keto-style Meat & Broth)
Lamb & Chickpea/Potato Stew (Meat & Broth Only, no carbs)
A hearty, slow-cooked lamb stew traditionally served with chickpeas and potatoes. For keto, it's enjoyed as th…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Ghalieh Meygoo (Keto-Style)
Shrimp, Tamarind & Herb Stew (No Rice)
A flavorful and tangy stew from Southern Iran, made with succulent shrimp, a rich paste of sautéed herbs (cila…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kashk-e Bademjan
Eggplant and Whey Dip
A rich and creamy appetizer made from fried or roasted eggplant mixed with kashk (fermented whey), fried mint,…
11 net18 total7 fibre15 protein58 fat650 kcal
Keto Dolmeh Felfel
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat & Herbs (No Rice)
Bell peppers (often green or red) hollowed out and filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat (lamb or bee…
11 net18 total7 fibre38 protein38 fat520 kcal
Khoresh-e Gharch (Keto-Style)
Mushroom & Lamb/Beef Stew (No Rice)
A hearty and savory stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef slow-cooked with a generous amount of fresh m…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Khoresh Loobia Sabz
Green Bean Stew with Lamb/Beef (No Potatoes/Rice)
A hearty stew made with tender pieces of lamb or beef, fresh green beans, and sautéed onions, simmered in a sa…
11 net19 total8 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Khoresh Morgh
Saffron Chicken Stew (Keto, no rice)
A simple yet elegant chicken stew, typically made with chicken pieces, onions, saffron, and a light tomato-bas…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Khoresht-e Goje Farangi
Meat and Tomato Stew with Keto Sides
A simple yet flavorful stew with tender chunks of lamb or beef cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with onions…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kookoo Bademjan
Eggplant and Herb Frittata
A delicious and substantial frittata made with tender roasted or fried eggplant, eggs, onions, garlic, and fre…
11 net18 total7 fibre22 protein40 fat500 kcal
Kookoo Kadoo (Keto-Style)
Keto Zucchini & Herb Fritters (No Flour)
A savory fritter made from grated zucchini, mixed with eggs and fresh herbs (such as mint, parsley, dill). Mod…
11 net15 total4 fibre20 protein40 fat480 kcal
Ghormeh Sabzi
Herb and Bean Stew
A deeply flavorful and aromatic stew, considered one of Iran's national dishes, made with a blend of sautéed f…
12 net20 total8 fibre55 protein50 fat720 kcal
Kalam Pazi (Khoresh Kalam)
Cabbage and Meat Stew (No Rice)
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender shredded cabbage, lamb or beef, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth w…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Khoresh-e Bamieh
Okra Stew with Lamb/Beef (No Rice)
A savory and tangy stew made with tender okra pods and chunks of lamb or beef, slow-cooked in a rich tomato-ba…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Kookoo Sabzi
Herb Frittata/Omelet
A thick, savory herb frittata, packed with a vibrant mixture of fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, fenugree…
13 net18 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
Mahi Shekampor (Keto-Style)
Stuffed Baked Fish (without rice)
A whole fish, typically white fish, baked after being generously stuffed with a mixture of aromatic herbs, wal…
13 net18 total5 fibre70 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Keto Bozghorme (Goat/Lamb & Kashk Stew)
Keto Goat/Lamb & Kashk Stew (No Chickpeas)
A rich and hearty regional Iranian stew featuring tender pieces of slow-cooked goat or lamb meat, flavored wit…
14 net18 total4 fibre65 protein60 fat780 kcal
Khoresht-e Felfel
Bell Pepper and Meat Stew (without rice)
A hearty stew made with tender pieces of beef or lamb and plenty of colorful bell peppers, slow-cooked in a sa…
14 net20 total6 fibre45 protein75 fat950 kcal
Sausis Bandari
Spicy Sausage with Onions & Tomatoes (No Potatoes/Bread)
A popular street food dish featuring spicy sausages (often Frankfurter-style or similar) sliced and sautéed wi…
14 net20 total6 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Khoresh Bademjan
Eggplant and Meat Stew
A hearty and tangy stew featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef, fried eggplant, and tomatoes, often flavored …
15 net25 total10 fibre50 protein55 fat780 kcal
Khoresh-e Havij (Keto-Style)
Lamb/Beef and Carrot Stew (Keto-Style)
A savory stew with tender lamb or beef chunks, cooked in a tomato and saffron-infused sauce with a moderate am…
16 net22 total6 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Ghoghroo
Savory Chicken/Duck with Pomegranate and Walnut (Keto-style)
A rich and savory stew (from northern Iran) featuring chicken or duck cooked with walnuts, pomegranate paste, …
17 net25 total8 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
Sir Vabij (Keto-Style)
Sautéed Eggplant and Garlic with Eggs and Ground Meat
A flavorful Gilaki dish featuring pan-sautéed eggplant and copious garlic, often enhanced with ground meat and…
17 net25 total8 fibre60 protein80 fat1150 kcal
Khoresh-e Kadu Halva'i (Keto-Style)
Lamb/Beef and Winter Squash Stew (Keto-Style)
A rich stew featuring succulent lamb or beef, slow-cooked with warming spices and chunks of winter squash (e.g…
18 net25 total7 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Kal Kabob (Keto-Style Dip)
Roasted Eggplant and Walnut Dip (minimal pomegranate)
A unique Gilaki roasted eggplant dip, distinct from Mirza Ghasemi by its inclusion of walnuts, fresh mint, gar…
20 net28 total8 fibre12 protein90 fat1000 kcal
Khoresh Fesenjan
Pomegranate and Walnut Stew with Chicken
A rich, savory and slightly sweet stew made with chicken (or duck/meatballs), ground walnuts, and pomegranate …
20 net28 total8 fibre45 protein70 fat850 kcal
Khoresh Aloo Esfenaj
Lamb/Beef & Prune-Spinach Stew (no rice)
A flavorful and healthy stew with tender lamb or beef, fresh spinach, and sweet-tart prunes, simmered in a sav…
21 net30 total9 fibre50 protein48 fat700 kcal
Khoresh Gheymeh
Split Pea & Lamb Stew (no potato, no rice)
A savory stew featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef, yellow split peas, dried limes (limoo amani), and tomat…
23 net35 total12 fibre50 protein45 fat680 kcal
Khoresh Beh
Lamb/Beef & Quince Stew (no rice)
A fragrant and unique stew featuring tender lamb or beef, caramelized quince pieces, and sometimes split peas,…
24 net32 total8 fibre50 protein50 fat720 kcal
Bademjan Tarchin (Keto-Style)
Baked Eggplant and Yogurt Casserole
A delicious baked casserole featuring layers of sautéed eggplant, mixed with a rich yogurt and egg custard, of…
25 net35 total10 fibre30 protein65 fat920 kcal
KAsoon
Tokhm-e Morgh Sorkh Shodeh
Pan-Fried Eggs (Iranian Style)
A simple, yet staple Iranian dish of eggs pan-fried, often until the whites are set and edges are slightly cri…
3 net3 total0 fibre22 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Goosht-e Darchin
Cinnamon Braised Lamb/Beef
A comforting and aromatic dish featuring tender chunks of lamb or beef slow-braised with onions and a prominen…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein95 fat1150 kcal
KAsoon
Kabab-e Badbadak
Grilled Quail Skewers
Whole or halved quails, marinated in a simple mixture of onion, lemon juice, saffron, and olive oil, then gril…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat480 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
Panir Bereshteh
Fried Cheese with Eggs and Herbs
A rustic and flavorful dish originating from the Gilan province, featuring local firm white cheese (similar to…
4 net5 total1 fibre42 protein71 fat885 kcal
KAsoon
Khasyeh Kabob
Grilled Lamb Testicles Skewers
A delicacy in some parts of Iran, featuring tender lamb testicles marinated and grilled on skewers. Known for …
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Mahi-e Tanoori
Oven-Baked Whole Fish
A whole fish, often whitefish or trout, seasoned simply with herbs and spices, then traditionally baked in a t…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal