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.
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Balochi Sajji
Balochi Roast Lamb
A traditional Balochistani dish where a whole lamb (or large cuts like leg/shoulder) is marinated simply (ofte…
3 net4 total1 fibre95 protein80 fat1100 kcal
Lahori Fry Fish (No Coating)
Pan-Fried Snapper/Pomfret with Spices (No Flour)
A whole snapper or pomfret, marinated in a tangy and spicy blend of ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and tradition…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Grilled Fish Masala
Spiced Grilled Fish Fillet
Whole or filleted fish (e.g., Surmai, Rahu) marinated in a robust blend of ginger-garlic, chilies, cumin, cori…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein42 fat600 kcal
Lahori Chargha
Whole Roasted Spiced Chicken
A whole chicken marinated in a blend of Lahori spices, yogurt, and citrus, then roasted or steamed and fried u…
6 net8 total2 fibre80 protein55 fat850 kcal
Tawa Prawns (Dry Spiced)
Dry Spiced Prawn Stir-fry
Fresh prawns quickly cooked on a flat griddle (tawa) with a robust blend of dry spices, ginger, garlic, and gr…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein25 fat400 kcal
Keema Hari Mirch
Minced Meat with Green Chilies
Spicy ground meat (beef or chicken) stir-fried with a generous amount of green chilies, ginger, garlic, and a …
7 net10 total3 fibre58 protein46 fat660 kcal
Keto Chicken Chaat
Spiced Shredded Chicken Salad (Keto Modified)
A refreshing and tangy salad featuring shredded, cooked chicken mixed with finely diced keto-friendly vegetabl…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein25 fat450 kcal
Keto Shami Kebab (No Lentils)
Keto Ground Mutton Patties (No Lentils or Breadcrumbs)
Traditionally, Shami Kebabs are made from minced meat and chana dal (split chickpeas). This keto version remov…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sukha Gosht
Dry Spiced Mutton Roast
A flavorful and rustic dish where tender mutton pieces are dry-roasted or stir-fried with a robust blend of wh…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Bater Masala
Spicy Quail Curry
Whole or half quails cooked in a robust and spicy gravy, featuring a blend of ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein75 fat900 kcal
Bihari Boti (Beef)
Spiced Grilled Beef Strips
Thin strips of beef marinated in a tenderizing mixture of raw papaya paste and intensely aromatic Bihari spice…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
Prawn Karahi
Shrimp Stir-fry with Spices
Succulent prawns cooked in a traditional Karahi (wok-style) with a fresh, spicy, and tangy masala made from to…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
Tandoori Chicken
Clay Oven Roasted Spiced Chicken
Whole or half chicken marinated in yogurt and robust spices, then slow-cooked to perfection in a traditional c…
8 net10 total2 fibre90 protein60 fat900 kcal
Hari Mirch Gosht
Green Chili Meat Curry
A fiery and aromatic curry featuring succulent pieces of mutton or beef cooked primarily with green chilies, g…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein48 fat680 kcal
Chicken Ginger (Murgh Adrak)
Chicken Curry with Abundant Ginger
Succulent chicken pieces cooked in a fragrant, rich gravy that prominently features fresh ginger, garlic, gree…
10 net14 total4 fibre70 protein80 fat950 kcal
Kofta Curry
Meatball Curry
Succulent meatballs made from finely minced beef or lamb, simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy based on onions,…
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Mutton Rogan Josh
Rich Lamb Curry
A fragrant and hearty lamb curry, characterized by its tender meat and a rich, reddish-brown gravy. Made with …
10 net15 total5 fibre75 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Qeema Shimla Mirch
Minced Meat with Bell Peppers
Ground beef or chicken cooked with diced bell peppers (capsicum) in a spicy, aromatic masala base of ginger, g…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Macchi ka Salan
Fish Curry (No Potato)
Fish pieces cooked in a traditional Pakistani spicy and savory gravy made with a base of tomatoes, onions, gin…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Keema Masala (Keto Modified)
Minced Meat Curry (with Cauliflower)
Rich and spicy minced beef or lamb curry, traditionally cooked with potatoes or peas, but modified here to inc…
12 net18 total6 fibre75 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Tawa Chicken (Dry)
Dry Pan-Fried Chicken (No Carbs)
Chicken pieces pan-fried on a 'tawa' (griddle) with a blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, and green chilies, cr…
12 net16 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat800 kcal
Chapli Kebab
Minced Meat Patties
Large, flattened minced meat patties, typically made from beef, mixed with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, an…
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Chicken Karahi
Wok-Fried Chicken Curry (No Carbs)
A classic Pakistani dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a karahi (wok) with fresh tomatoes, ginger,…
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Batair Fry
Spiced Pan-Fried Quail (Dry)
Whole quail marinated in a blend of traditional Pakistani spices, then pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy an…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Batair Roast
Dry Spiced Roasted Quail (Keto Modified)
Whole quails marinated in a dry rub of intense Pakistani spices, then roasted until tender and flavorful. This…
6 net7 total1 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Lamb Kofta (Dry Grilled)
Grilled Minced Lamb Patties
Spiced minced lamb formed into patties or small balls and then grilled or pan-fried until cooked through and s…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Peshawari Roast Murgh (Dry)
Dry-Rubbed Peshawari Roast Chicken
A whole or half chicken marinated in a simple yet potent blend of Peshawari spices, slow-roasted or steamed-th…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein48 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Pishori Kofte
Dry Fried Meatballs (Keto Modified)
Succulent meatballs (usually beef or lamb) pan-fried to a golden crisp with a mix of robust Peshawari spices, …
7 net9 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Crab Masala (Dry)
Dry Spiced Crab (Keto Modified)
Fresh crab pieces cooked in a rich, dry masala (spice blend) with limited onions and tomatoes, ginger, garlic,…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Mutton Champ Fry
Spiced Pan-Fried Lamb Chops (Dry)
Tender lamb chops marinated in a vibrant mix of Pakistani spices, then pan-fried or shallow-fried to achieve a…
8 net10 total2 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Anda Keema
Scrambled Eggs with Minced Meat (Keto Modified)
A hearty and flavorful dish combining scrambled eggs with spiced minced lamb or beef, cooked with onions, toma…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Dum Qeema
Slow-Cooked Smokey Minced Mutton
Minced mutton ('qeema') slow-cooked to perfection with a rich blend of spices, ginger, garlic, and a hint of s…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Hare Masala Mutton
Green Herb Mutton Curry
A vibrant and aromatic mutton curry characterized by its 'green' masala base, made from a generous blend of fr…
9 net13 total4 fibre68 protein58 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Peshawari Mutton Karahi (Dry, Minimal Tomato)
Dry Peshawari Mutton Karahi with Minimal Tomato
A rustic and flavorful Mutton Karahi in the Peshawari style, known for its simpler, more meat-focused profile.…
10 net14 total4 fibre70 protein68 fat880 kcal
KAsoon
Adrak Gosht (Ginger Mutton)
Ginger Mutton Curry
A robust mutton curry characterized by a generous use of fresh ginger, both in the paste and as juliennes for …
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Chakna (Mixed Offal Stew)
Mixed Lamb/Goat Offal Stew (Hyderabad Style)
A rich, spicy, and tangy stew featuring mixed offal (usually tripe, liver, kidneys, heart) simmered with tradi…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Keema Methi
Minced Lamb/Beef with Fenugreek Leaves (Keto Modified)
A flavorful dry preparation of minced lamb or beef cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), onions, tomatoe…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Mutton Kaleji Masala
Lamb Liver Curry (Gravy Style)
A rich and savory curry made with tender pieces of lamb liver cooked in a spiced tomato-onion gravy, infused w…
13 net18 total5 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal