Lawange
Chicken in Creamy Yogurt Sauce (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice or naan. About 14g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy full-fat yogurt and tomato sauce, seasoned with traditional Afghan spices. This flavorful dish is naturally low in carbs, provided it's served without its usual accompaniment of rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken, full-fat yogurt, fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, onions, turmeric, cumin, coriander, green chilies, cooking oil (often ghee or vegetable oil).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice or naan. Confirm no added sugar in the yogurt or tomato base. Request light on onions if preferred to reduce carb count.
Say this to the waiter (Dari)
لوانگه را بدون برنج یا نان میخواهم. لطفاً بدون بوره در ماست یا ساس بادنجان باشد. پیاز آن کم باشد.
For Lawange, no rice or naan. Confirm no added sugar in the yogurt or tomato base. Please make it light on onions.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or yogurt, high onion content contributes to carbs, traditionally served with high-carb rice.
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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