Piyaz-e Qima
Minced Meat with Onions
Yes, with a tweak: request without rice or naan. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful dish of seasoned ground lamb or beef sautéed with liberal amounts of onions and traditional Afghan spices. It's a foundational meat preparation, naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb or beef, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, ghee), salt, pepper, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Request without rice or naan. Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added. Inquire about sugar content.
Say this to the waiter (Dari)
پیاز قیمه را بدون برنج یا نان میخواهم. لطفاً تایید کنید که کچالو یا سبزیجات پرکاربوهیدرات ندارد. آیا شکر اضافه دارد؟
For Piyaz-e Qima, no rice or naan, please. Confirm no potatoes or high-carb vegetables. Is there any added sugar?
Watch out for
Always served with rice or naan. Onions contribute to total carbs. Potential for hidden sugars in some spice blends.
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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