Gandana Qima ba Mast
Leek and Ground Meat Stir-fry with Yogurt Sauce (Deconstructed Ashak)
No, skip this one: about 21g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A flavorful stir-fry of spiced ground lamb or beef with sautéed leeks, served with a tangy garlic-mint yogurt sauce. This dish captures the essence of Ashak's filling and sauce without the traditional dumpling wrappers.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef, leeks (gandana), onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, mint, various Afghan spices (coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper), full-fat plain yogurt, olive oil or clarified butter (ghee).
If you order it anyway
Ensure no sugar is added to the yogurt sauce. Request extra low-carb vegetables (e.g., spinach) if available. Explicitly ask for no accompanying naan or rice.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
گندنه قیمه با ماست را بدون شکر در سس ماست میخواهم. اگر ممکن است، سبزیجات کمکاربوهیدرات اضافی بدهید. نان و برنج نباشد.
For Gandana Qima ba Mast, no sugar in the yogurt sauce. If possible, please add extra low-carb vegetables. No naan or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the yogurt sauce. Onions and leeks contribute moderate carbs in larger quantities. Always served with high-carb naan or rice if not specified otherwise.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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