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
Methi Bhujia
Spiced Fenugreek Greens Stir-fry
A rustic and flavorful vegetarian side dish prepared by stir-frying fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) with onions…
6 net12 total6 fibre7 protein20 fat250 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
Sarson Saag (Keto Modified, No Corn Flour)
Mustard Greens (Keto Version)
A rustic dish made from puréed mustard greens, often cooked with other greens like spinach or bathua, and trad…
7 net15 total8 fibre8 protein30 fat350 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
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
Baingan Bharta
Smoked Eggplant Mash (Keto Modified, No Peas/Potatoes)
A flavorful dish of roasted and mashed eggplant (baingan), typically cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices.…
8 net15 total7 fibre6 protein40 fat450 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
Mushroom Masala (Keto Modified)
Spiced Mushroom Curry (Keto Modified)
A savory dish featuring mushrooms cooked in a rich, spicy gravy. Modified for keto by significantly reducing o…
8 net12 total4 fibre10 protein30 fat350 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
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
Gobi Masala
Cauliflower Stir-fry (No Potato)
Flavorful cauliflower florets stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of aromatic Pakist…
9 net18 total9 fibre8 protein32 fat380 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
Mixed Sabzi (Keto Style)
Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry (Keto Modified)
A vibrant stir-fry of carefully selected keto-friendly vegetables such as bell peppers, green beans, cabbage, …
9 net18 total9 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bhindi Masala
Spiced Okra Stir-fry
A flavorful and slightly tangy dish made from sautéed okra pods, stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, ginger, gar…
11 net18 total7 fibre6 protein35 fat400 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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