Keto Zucchini Borani (Keto Kaddo Borani with Zucchini)
Pan-Fried Zucchini with Garlic Yogurt
Yes, with a tweak: ensure pumpkin is replaced entirely with zucchini. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto adaptation of the traditional Kaddo Borani, this dish features pan-fried zucchini slices topped with a creamy, garlicky full-fat yogurt sauce, seasoned with mint and sometimes a sprinkle of paprika or turmeric.
Key ingredients
Fresh zucchini, full-fat yogurt, garlic, dried mint, olive oil or ghee, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure pumpkin is replaced entirely with zucchini. Confirm full-fat yogurt is used and no sugar is added to the yogurt or zucchini sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Dari)
برای کیتو کد و بورانی، لطفاً به جای کدوی اصلی فقط کدو سبز استفاده شود. ماست پُرتَرَف و بدون شکر در ماست یا سس.
For the Keto Zucchini Borani, please ensure only zucchini is used, not pumpkin. Use full-fat yogurt, no sugar in yogurt or sauce.
Watch out for
The original dish uses pumpkin (kadoo), which is higher in carbs. Some restaurants might add sugar to the yogurt sauce or during the cooking of the zucchini.
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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