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.
48 matching dishes
Charsi Tikka
Charsi Style Lamb Ribs/Chops
A minimalist yet incredibly flavorful dish originating from Peshawar. Lamb chops or ribs are cooked slowly in …
4 net6 total2 fibre85 protein110 fat1300 kcal
Namkeen Gosht
Salted Lamb Roast/Curry
A traditional Pakistani dish featuring large cuts of lamb (often bone-in) slow-cooked with minimal spices, sal…
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
Dam Pukht
Slow-Cooked Mutton (Dam Pukht Style) with Keto Sides
A traditional dish of slow-cooked mutton, steamed in its own juices and fat, often with minimal spices, produc…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Mutton Yakhni
Clear Mutton Broth
A clear, flavorful broth made by slow-simmering mutton bones and meat with whole spices, ginger, and garlic. I…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat400 kcal
Chicken Hara Masala
Green Herb Chicken Curry
A vibrant and aromatic chicken curry characterized by its green color, derived from a generous paste of fresh …
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Shinwari Mutton (Keto Modified)
Shinwari Mutton with Green Chilies and Tomatoes (Keto Modified)
A distinctive and rustic Karahi-style dish from the Shinwari tribe, known for its simplicity. Tender mutton is…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
Balochi Karahi (Mutton/Beef)
Simple Balochi Mutton/Beef Karahi (Dry-Style)
A very rustic and robust Karahi from Balochistan, known for its simple ingredients and intense flavor. Bone-in…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Gurda Kapura Masala
Kidney and Testicles Masala
A robust and spicy stir-fry or curry featuring goat or lamb kidneys and testicles, cooked with onions, tomatoe…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Mutton Achari
Pickled Lamb/Goat Curry
A rich and tangy curry made with tender mutton (lamb or goat) cooked in a blend of traditional pickling spices…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Mutton Pasli Roast
Slow-Roasted Spiced Lamb Ribs
Tender lamb ribs slow-roasted with a blend of aromatic Pakistani spices including ginger, garlic, red chili, a…
8 net10 total2 fibre65 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Mutton Seena Roast
Slow-Roasted Lamb Brisket with Spices
A succulent lamb brisket, slow-cooked for hours until incredibly tender, seasoned with a robust blend of tradi…
8 net11 total3 fibre75 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Paneer Tikka (Grilled Indian Cheese)
Spiced Grilled Indian Cheese Skewers
Cubes of firm Indian cottage cheese (paneer) marinated in a rich mixture of yogurt and a blend of dry spices l…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Peshawari White Karahi (Keto Modified)
Creamy White Chicken/Mutton Karahi
A milder, creamier version of Karahi, typically made with chicken or mutton. It features meat cooked with yogu…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein70 fat950 kcal
Brain Fry
Pan-Fried Goat Brain
Delicately prepared goat brain, pan-fried with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and a blend of…
9 net12 total3 fibre25 protein85 fat900 kcal
Achari Baingan
Pickled Eggplant Curry
Tender eggplant pieces cooked in a rich, tangy, and spicy pickled masala, often featuring mustard seeds, fenug…
10 net18 total8 fibre6 protein40 fat450 kcal
Chicken Malai Boti
Creamy Grilled Chicken Chunks
Tender, boneless chicken chunks marinated in a creamy mixture of yogurt, heavy cream, cheese, ginger, garlic, …
10 net12 total2 fibre85 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Chitrali Gosht
Chitral Style Mutton Stew (Tomato & Green Chili)
A traditional, minimalist mutton stew from the Chitral region, featuring tender bone-in mutton pieces slow-coo…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gurda Kapoora Fry
Pan-Fried Kidney and Testicles
Goat kidney and testicles, expertly pan-fried with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and a pote…
10 net14 total4 fibre40 protein80 fat950 kcal
Mutton Handi
Spicy Lamb/Goat Handi
A classic Pakistani dish, Mutton Handi involves tender lamb or goat meat cooked in a traditional clay pot (han…
10 net14 total4 fibre68 protein78 fat980 kcal
Mutton Kata Kat
Mixed Lamb/Goat Offal Fry
A popular street food and restaurant delicacy, Mutton Kata Kat is a medley of various lamb or goat offal (such…
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Pattar Gosht
Stone-Cooked Mutton (No Carbs)
A traditional Hyderabadi-origin dish popular in Pakistani cuisine, featuring thin slices of mutton marinated a…
10 net14 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
Mutton Bhuna Gosht
Pan-Fried Spiced Lamb Curry (Dry)
A rich, intensely flavored dry lamb curry, slow-cooked in its own juices and spices until the fat renders and …
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Mutton Dahi Gosht
Mutton in Yogurt Curry (Keto Modified)
A rich and tangy mutton curry cooked in a base of full-fat yogurt, infused with aromatic spices. The keto modi…
11 net15 total4 fibre68 protein68 fat880 kcal
Mutton Stew (Bone-in, Rustic)
Rustic Bone-in Mutton Stew (No Carbs)
A slow-cooked, hearty stew with bone-in mutton pieces, often prepared simply with onions, ginger, garlic, and …
11 net16 total5 fibre75 protein75 fat900 kcal
Palak Paneer
Spinach and Cottage Cheese Curry
A popular vegetarian dish featuring cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a vibrant, creamy, and s…
11 net15 total4 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
Zabaan Masala
Beef Tongue Curry (No Carbs)
Tender beef tongue cooked in a rich, spicy gravy with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and traditional Pakist…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein75 fat850 kcal
Mirchi Ka Salan
Keto Green Chili Curry (Nut & Seed Gravy)
A Hyderabadi-style curry featuring large, mild green chilies cooked in a rich, tangy, and subtly spicy gravy m…
12 net20 total8 fibre8 protein30 fat380 kcal
Mutton Chop Masala
Spiced Lamb Chop Curry
Tender lamb chops cooked in a rich, aromatic, and spicy gravy made with a blend of traditional Pakistani spice…
12 net16 total4 fibre55 protein85 fat1050 kcal
Mutton Kunna
Slow-Cooked Mutton Stew (Earthen Pot Style)
A traditional slow-cooked mutton dish, often prepared in an earthen pot (kunna) for hours, resulting in fall-o…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein60 fat780 kcal
Beef Khaliya (Keto Modified)
Rich Spiced Beef Stew (No Lentils)
A deeply flavorful, slow-cooked beef stew with a rich, robust gravy. Traditionally made with a base of yogurt,…
13 net18 total5 fibre75 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Kabab Karahi
Minced Beef Kebab Curry (Karahi Style)
Pre-cooked minced beef kebabs (e.g., seekh kebabs) simmered in a rich, spicy karahi-style gravy made from fres…
13 net20 total7 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Maghaz Masala
Brain Masala
A delicacy made from goat or lamb brain, cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and a bl…
13 net18 total5 fibre55 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Mutton Dopiaza
Double Onion Mutton Curry (Keto Modified)
A rich and savory mutton curry characterized by the generous use of onions, cooked until tender in a spiced gr…
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Paya
Trotters Stew
A rich, gelatinous, and highly nutritious stew made from goat or lamb trotters (feet). Slow-cooked with spices…
13 net18 total5 fibre75 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Safed Mutton Korma
White Lamb Korma
A luxurious and mildly spiced lamb curry characterized by its white, creamy gravy. Made with tender lamb cooke…
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Anda Qorma
Egg Korma Curry
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a rich, creamy, and aromatic gravy, similar in style to a meat korma but featurin…
14 net17 total3 fibre35 protein65 fat780 kcal
Chicken Makhani (No Added Sugar)
Butter Chicken Curry (No Added Sugar)
Creamy and rich chicken curry featuring tender chicken pieces in a luscious tomato-based sauce, generously enr…
14 net18 total4 fibre70 protein95 fat1100 kcal
Chicken Reshmi Handi
Creamy Silken Chicken Curry
Succulent boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich, smooth, and mild white gravy made with cream, yogurt, nuts…
14 net17 total3 fibre60 protein90 fat1050 kcal
Chicken Handi
Creamy Chicken Curry (Handi Style)
A rich and fragrant chicken curry, often cooked and served traditionally in a 'handi' (clay pot) for a distinc…
15 net19 total4 fibre45 protein70 fat820 kcal
Mutton Korma
Creamy Mutton Curry
A rich and fragrant curry featuring tender pieces of mutton in a thick, creamy sauce based on yogurt, fried on…
15 net18 total3 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
White Mutton Handi
Creamy White Lamb Curry
Tender lamb pieces cooked in a rich, mild, white gravy made from cream, yogurt, ginger, garlic, and subtle whi…
15 net18 total3 fibre60 protein95 fat1100 kcal
Aloo Bukhara Gosht
Mutton with Dried Plums (Keto Modified, Reduced Plums)
A unique mutton curry featuring the sweet and tangy flavor of dried plums (aloo bukhara), cooked in a rich, sp…
16 net20 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat870 kcal
Mutton Karahi
Mutton Wok Stir-Fry
A rich, slow-cooked stew of tender mutton pieces in a thick gravy of tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies, …
16 net22 total6 fibre75 protein95 fat1150 kcal
Nihari
Beef/Lamb Shank Stew
A deeply flavorful, slow-cooked stew made with beef or lamb shanks and marrow bones, resulting in a rich, spic…
21 net28 total7 fibre85 protein100 fat1200 kcal
KAsoon
Beef Roast (Chunks, Dry, Rustic)
Dry-Spiced Beef Chunks Roast
Hearty chunks of beef, slow-roasted or pan-fried with a simple dry rub of traditional Pakistani spices, until …
4 net6 total2 fibre95 protein80 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Mutton Roosh
Slow-Cooked Lamb Roast (Balochi Style)
A traditional Balochi/Peshawari dish of mutton slow-cooked in its own fat and juices with minimal spices (salt…
4 net5 total1 fibre100 protein90 fat1200 kcal
KAsoon
Mutton Tawa Fry (Dry, Desi Ghee)
Dry Mutton Stir-Fry on Griddle with Ghee
Tender chunks of mutton cooked on a traditional 'tawa' (large flat griddle) with generous amounts of Desi Ghee…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Paneer Bhurji
Scrambled Indian Cheese (Keto Modified)
A delicious and rich dish made from scrambled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with onions, tomatoes, gre…
9 net12 total3 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal