Qatari keto guide
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250 dishes133 keto as served98 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Qatari cuisine to a keto diet requires significant deconstruction of traditional dishes and strict avoidance of staple carbohydrates.
Top ingredients
Grilled lamb, chicken, and various seafood like hamour, along with olive oil and a wide array of aromatic spices, are excellent keto options.
Danger zones
Major carb traps include the ubiquitous rice in dishes like Machboos, wheat in Harees, bread in Thareed, and all traditional sweets and sweetened Karak tea.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters comfortable with ordering highly customized meals and focusing on plain grilled proteins.
34 matching dishes
Bayd bil Zayt
Fried Eggs with Olive Oil
A simple yet satisfying Qatari breakfast or light meal, featuring eggs fried in a generous amount of olive oil…
2 net2 total0 fibre24 protein42 fat480 kcal
Ujja Qatariya
Qatari Herb Omelette
A thick, savory Qatari omelette or frittata made with whisked eggs, a generous amount of fresh chopped herbs l…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Bayd w Tomaat
Eggs with Tomato and Herbs
A simple yet delicious and popular breakfast or light meal consisting of eggs gently cooked with diced fresh t…
6 net8 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
Lahm Mashwi / Shish Tawook
Grilled Lamb / Chicken Skewers
Marinated cubes of lamb (Lahm Mashwi) or chicken (Shish Tawook) grilled to perfection, often with pieces of on…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein40 fat700 kcal
Warak Enab Mahshi (Keto-Modified)
Keto Stuffed Grape Leaves (Meat Filling)
Tender grape leaves carefully stuffed with a savory and aromatic mixture of spiced ground lamb or beef, herbs,…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein38 fat520 kcal
Mfarrakat Kousa bil Laham Mafroom (Keto-Modified)
Sauteed Zucchini with Spiced Minced Lamb
A flavorful Qatari dish featuring sautéed zucchini with spiced minced lamb, onions, and garlic. The traditiona…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Qalyet Laham bil Bandora
Sautéed Lamb with Fresh Tomatoes and Spices
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender diced lamb, sautéed with fresh ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, and…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
Shorbat Dajaj (Keto)
Clear Chicken Soup with Vegetables (without noodles/potatoes)
A comforting and nourishing clear chicken soup, prepared with tender chicken pieces and a selection of low-car…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Yakhnet Sabanekh
Spinach Stew with Lamb or Beef
A comforting and hearty stew made with fresh spinach, tender chunks of lamb or beef, garlic, cilantro, and lem…
8 net15 total7 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Kousa Mahshi (Keto-Modified)
Keto Stuffed Zucchini (Meat Filling)
Tender zucchini hollowed out and traditionally stuffed with a meat and rice mixture, then cooked in a light to…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Marag Abyad (Keto-Modified)
White Lamb & Vegetable Stew (Tomato-Free)
A light and savory Qatari stew, distinguished by its clear, non-tomato base. Tender lamb pieces are simmered w…
9 net14 total5 fibre52 protein50 fat680 kcal
Mfarrakat Batinjan bil Laham Mafroom (Keto-Modified)
Sauteed Eggplant with Spiced Minced Lamb
A delicious Qatari stir-fry of tender eggplant cubes with highly seasoned minced lamb, garlic, and onions. Coo…
9 net14 total5 fibre48 protein55 fat680 kcal
Safadi (Keto-Friendly)
Lamb and Eggplant Stew
A traditional Qatari stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with generous portions of eggplant, toma…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Daoud Basha
Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender, spiced lamb or beef meatballs simmered in a rich, tangy, and aromatic tomato sauce, infused with Middl…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Felfel Mahshi bil Laham Mafroom (Keto-Modified)
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Spiced Minced Meat and Vegetables
Tender bell peppers baked and filled with a rich, aromatic mixture of spiced minced lamb or beef, fresh herbs,…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Kafta bil Sanieh (without Potatoes)
Baked Spiced Minced Meat with Tomato and Onion
Flavorful spiced ground lamb or beef patties (kafta) baked in a rich and aromatic sauce of fresh tomatoes and …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Kamalaj
Camel Meat Stew
A traditional and hearty Qatari stew featuring tender camel meat, slow-cooked with a rich blend of warming spi…
10 net17 total7 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Keto Spiced Chicken and Cauliflower Mash
Qatari Spiced Chicken and Cauliflower Mash (Harees Style)
A keto-friendly adaptation of the traditional Qatari Harees, made with tender, slow-cooked chicken and a purée…
10 net18 total8 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Khubz Rogag (Keto-Modified Egg Crepe)
Thin Keto Crepe with Eggs and Cheese
A keto-friendly interpretation of the traditional Qatari thin bread (khubz rogag). The original flour-based br…
4 net7 total3 fibre22 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Balaleet (Keto-Modified with Shirataki Noodles)
Keto Sweet Vermicelli with Eggs
A keto adaptation of the popular Qatari sweet vermicelli breakfast or dessert. Shirataki noodles are used as a…
5 net12 total7 fibre23 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Mfarrakat Fasoulia Khadra bil Laham Mafroom
Sautéed Green Beans with Minced Lamb
A hearty Qatari home-style dish of fresh green beans sautéed with seasoned minced lamb, garlic, onion, and tra…
6 net12 total6 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Dajaj bil Zafaraan
Qatari Saffron Chicken Stew
A luxurious chicken dish where chicken pieces are slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce infused with saffron, …
7 net10 total3 fibre48 protein40 fat590 kcal
KAsoon
Hamsa Robyan bil Bayd
Shrimp and Egg Scramble
A quick and flavorful pan-fried dish featuring succulent shrimp scrambled with eggs, diced onions, bell pepper…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Salatat Rubyan
Spiced Shrimp Salad
A refreshing salad featuring succulent, spiced shrimp (boiled or grilled) tossed with crisp mixed greens, cucu…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Adas Bil Laham (Keto-Modified)
Keto Lamb and Vegetable Stew (Lentil-Free)
A rich and savory Qatari lamb stew, traditionally made with lentils, now reimagined as a keto-friendly dish by…
8 net14 total6 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Hamsa Loubya bil Laham
Green Bean and Lamb Sauté/Stew
A home-style dish featuring tender green beans slowly simmered with pieces of lamb or beef, onions, garlic, an…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Hamsa Robyan bil Basal wal Tomaat
Shrimp Sauté with Onions and Tomatoes
A quick and flavorful dish of fresh shrimp sautéed with caramelized onions, ripe tomatoes, and a blend of arom…
9 net14 total5 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Saloona Khudar Mashakal (Keto-Modified)
Mixed Vegetable and Lamb Stew (No Starchy Vegetables)
A hearty Qatari stew featuring tender lamb pieces cooked with a variety of keto-friendly vegetables like zucch…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Mafrum bil Laham
Keto Qatari Lamb and Squash Stew
A hearty Qatari stew, traditionally featuring pumpkin or specific types of squash, adapted for keto by careful…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Saleeg Dajaj
Creamy Chicken with Spiced Cauliflower 'Rice'
A comforting Qatari dish traditionally made with chicken and rice cooked in milk or broth until creamy. This k…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein65 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Samak Mathroob
Creamed Fish with Spiced Cauliflower
Inspired by the traditional mashed fish and rice dish, this keto version features tender, spiced fish served o…
10 net16 total6 fibre50 protein52 fat710 kcal
KAsoon
Malfoof Mahshi (Keto-Modified with Cauliflower Rice)
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (with Cauliflower Rice and Meat)
Hearty cabbage leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of seasoned ground lamb or beef and riced cauli…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Qatari Samak Curry
Qatari Fish Curry
A rich and aromatic fish curry, highlighting the Gulf region's influence. Chunks of firm white fish are simmer…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein43 fat610 kcal
KAsoon
Shish Halloumi wal Khudar
Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers
Skewers loaded with savory, salty grilled Halloumi cheese alternating with a colorful array of fresh, tender-c…
10 net15 total5 fibre35 protein45 fat600 kcal