Gosht-e Kandahari
Kandahari Style Slow-Cooked Lamb
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Afghan dishes.
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7gTotal carbs
2gFibre
80gProtein
90gFat
1100Calories
What it is
A regional specialty from Kandahar, featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with minimal ingredients allowing the natural flavors of the meat and a few spices (like black pepper, salt, green chilies) to shine, often with a generous amount of fat.
Key ingredients
Lamb, green chilies, black pepper, salt, ginger, garlic, oil/ghee.
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request no rice or naan.
Watch out for
Served with carb-heavy sides (rice, naan).
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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