Kofta Kebab
Grilled Ground Meat Skewers (No Rice or Naan)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, naan, or potato/lentil-based side dishes. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Afghan dishes.
What it is
Succulent skewers of seasoned ground lamb or beef, expertly grilled to smoky perfection. A delicious and satisfying protein-rich dish that is naturally low-carb when served without starchy sides.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, finely chopped onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, green chilies, various spices (coriander, cumin, sumac, salt, pepper), cooking oil for grilling.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, naan, or potato/lentil-based side dishes. Confirm no breadcrumbs or other carb-heavy binders are used in the kofta mix.
Say this to the waiter (Dari)
کوفته کباب را بدون نانخُرده یا مواد نشایستهدار در کوفته میخواهم. لطفاً بدون برنج، نان یا ساید دیشهای کچالو/دال سرو کنید.
For Kofta Kebab, confirm no breadcrumbs or carb binders in the mix. No rice, naan, or potato/lentil sides, please.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or other fillers used as binders in the meat mixture; typically served with high-carb rice or 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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