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.
7 matching dishes
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
Kaleji Fry
Liver Fry
A quick-fry dish of lamb or goat liver pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a spicy blend …
16 net22 total6 fibre75 protein70 fat900 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
Tawa Qeema
Griddle-Cooked Minced Meat
Minced meat (usually beef or lamb) cooked on a flat griddle (tawa) with a rich blend of spices, generous amoun…
16 net22 total6 fibre75 protein70 fat900 kcal
Kaddu Gosht
Lamb/Goat with Butternut Squash Curry
A comforting curry featuring succulent mutton (lamb or goat) slow-cooked with pieces of butternut squash (or s…
17 net22 total5 fibre60 protein60 fat850 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
Chicken Korma
Traditional Chicken Korma (No Sugar, No Thickener)
A classic, rich and aromatic chicken curry with a thick, velvety sauce made from yogurt, ground nuts (typicall…
18 net22 total4 fibre45 protein80 fat950 kcal