Pakistani keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Pakistani cuisine can be adapted to keto, but requires strict avoidance of traditional staples and careful menu navigation.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various meats (chicken, lamb, beef, goat), ghee, full-fat dairy, and non-starchy vegetables often found in curries.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous naan, roti, paratha, rice dishes (biryani, pulao), lentils (daal), chickpeas, potatoes, and often sugar-laden marinades or gravies.
Best for
This cuisine works best for experienced keto dieters who are confident in requesting modifications, are comfortable focusing solely on protein and fat, and vigilant about hidden carbohydrates.
31 matching dishes
Pasanday (Keto Modified)
Thin-Cut Beef/Lamb in Rich Gravy (Keto)
Thin, flattened cuts of beef or lamb (often from the leg) slow-cooked in a rich, creamy, and aromatic gravy ma…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
Prawn Bhuna Masala
Dry Roasted Prawn Curry (Keto Modified)
Prawns cooked in a rich, dry, and intensely spiced 'bhuna' style gravy, where spices are roasted with onions a…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Chicken Methi
Chicken Curry with Fenugreek Leaves
Succulent chicken pieces cooked in a fragrant and slightly bitter gravy with fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), o…
10 net16 total6 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
Karela Gosht
Bitter Melon and Meat Curry
A unique and flavorful curry combining tender meat (often mutton or beef) with bitter melon (karela), cooked i…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat700 kcal
Lauki Gosht (Keto Modified)
Mutton with Bottle Gourd Curry (Keto Modified)
A traditional, comforting Pakistani curry where tender mutton pieces are slow-cooked with fresh bottle gourd (…
10 net15 total5 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
Keto Chicken Kofta with Cauliflower Rice
Keto Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice
Juicy chicken meatballs (kofta), subtly spiced with ginger, garlic, green chilies, and fresh herbs, simmered i…
11 net18 total7 fibre65 protein65 fat900 kcal
Mahi Safed Salan
White Fish Curry
A delicate and creamy fish curry featuring tender fish fillets (such as Rahu or Basa) simmered in a rich, whit…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Ojhri Curry
Tripe Curry (No Carbs)
A distinctive Pakistani curry made with well-cleaned and slow-cooked tripe (Ojhri) in a spicy, aromatic gravy …
11 net16 total5 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Saag Gosht (Lamb)
Spinach and Lamb Curry
A wholesome and robust curry featuring tender lamb pieces cooked with fresh spinach (or other mixed greens lik…
11 net16 total5 fibre45 protein58 fat750 kcal
Anda Curry
Spicy Egg Curry (Tomato-Onion Gravy)
Boiled eggs simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy made from onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of trad…
12 net18 total6 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
Bhindi Gosht
Lamb/Goat with Okra
A flavorful stew combining tender pieces of mutton (lamb or goat) with fresh okra (bhindi), cooked in a fragra…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein55 fat800 kcal
Chicken Achari
Pickled Chicken Curry
Chicken pieces cooked in a tangy and spicy gravy infused with traditional pickling spices like fenugreek seeds…
12 net16 total4 fibre60 protein48 fat720 kcal
Chicken Jalfrezi
Keto Chicken Jalfrezi (Reduced Vegetables)
Strips of chicken stir-fried with capsicum (bell peppers), onions, and tomatoes in a spicy, tangy sauce. Modif…
12 net16 total4 fibre70 protein45 fat750 kcal
Gobhi Gosht
Cauliflower and Meat Curry
A savory curry featuring tender pieces of meat (lamb, beef, or chicken) slow-cooked with cauliflower florets i…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Keto Mutton Biryani (with Cauliflower Rice)
Keto Spiced Lamb/Goat with Cauliflower Rice
A keto-friendly interpretation of the classic biryani, featuring tender pieces of mutton (lamb or goat) cooked…
12 net20 total8 fibre60 protein70 fat950 kcal
Mooli Gosht
Radish and Meat Curry (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of mutton or beef cooked with mooli (white daikon radish) in a robust, savory gravy with traditi…
12 net18 total6 fibre52 protein42 fat620 kcal
Chicken Salan
Simple Home Style Chicken Curry (No Carbs)
A comforting, everyday chicken curry, simpler than Handi or Korma, with a balanced tomato-onion gravy and comm…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein60 fat750 kcal
Keto Lamb Bukhari Style (with Cauliflower Rice)
Spiced Lamb with Cauliflower Rice, Carrots & Raisins (Keto Modified)
A keto interpretation of the classic Bukhari Pulao, featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with warming spices like…
13 net22 total9 fibre55 protein70 fat900 kcal
Shaljam Gosht
Turnip and Meat Curry (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of mutton or beef slow-cooked with turnips in a flavorful, tangy, and mildly sweet (naturally fr…
13 net20 total7 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Beef Handi
Beef Stew in Clay Pot
Tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a traditional clay pot (handi) with a rich, aromatic gravy. The base is t…
14 net20 total6 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Chicken White Karahi
Creamy Chicken Karahi (Tomato-Free)
A creamy, mild, and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a karahi (wok), characterized by its white appearance fro…
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Sardoo Gosht
Mutton in Garlic Yogurt Sauce
A simple yet flavorful dish where tender mutton pieces are cooked in a creamy, tangy sauce made primarily from…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein58 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Chicken Shaslik Skewers (Keto-Modified)
Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Skewers
Marinated chicken chunks grilled on skewers with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Modified to be served wit…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Keema Gobi
Minced Meat with Cauliflower Stir-fry (No Potatoes)
A flavorful and hearty stir-fry of minced meat (lamb or beef) with florets of cauliflower, cooked with onions,…
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein62 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Hareesa (Cauliflower & Chicken/Beef)
Keto Chicken/Beef Hareesa (Cauliflower Base)
A keto-friendly version of the classic slow-cooked stew, replacing traditional wheat and lentils with a caulif…
12 net20 total8 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Palak Gosht
Mutton with Spinach Curry (No Potatoes)
A rich, flavorful curry made with tender mutton pieces and finely puréed spinach, slow-cooked with aromatic sp…
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Baingan Masala
Spiced Eggplant Curry
A flavorful and robust curry featuring diced eggplant cooked in a savory base of onions, tomatoes, ginger, gar…
13 net20 total7 fibre8 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Bhindi Qeema
Minced Meat with Okra Stir-fry (No Potatoes)
A savory and aromatic dish combining finely minced meat (lamb or beef) with fresh okra, stir-fried with onions…
13 net20 total7 fibre40 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Malai Kofta (Paneer & Cauliflower)
Keto Creamy Paneer & Cauliflower Dumplings
A rich and indulgent creamy curry featuring 'koftas' (dumplings) made from grated paneer and finely chopped ca…
13 net18 total5 fibre20 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Prawn & Coconut Curry
Creamy Prawn Curry (Coconut Milk Base)
A rich, creamy, and mildly spicy curry featuring succulent prawns simmered in a fragrant coconut milk-based sa…
14 net18 total4 fibre35 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Mutton Balti
Spicy Mutton Curry in a Balti
A hearty, semi-dry mutton curry cooked and often served in a traditional 'Balti' (a wok-like dish). It feature…
15 net20 total5 fibre42 protein75 fat900 kcal