Qalya-e Lau ba Gosht
Bottle Gourd and Lamb Stew
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A comforting Afghan stew featuring succulent lamb pieces and soft bottle gourd (lau or doodhi), simmered in a flavorful, savory sauce made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a blend of traditional spices.
Key ingredients
Lamb stew meat, bottle gourd, onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, green chilies, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil or ghee).
If you order it anyway
Request to serve without naan bread or rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the stew.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
قلیه کدو با گوشت را بدون نان و برنج سرو کنید. لطفاً تأیید کنید که به خورش آن بوره اضافه نشده است.
Please serve Qalya-e Lau ba Gosht without naan or rice. Confirm no sugar is added to the stew.
Watch out for
Onions, tomatoes, and tomato paste can contribute moderate carbs. Potential hidden sugar in restaurant-prepared tomato paste or spice mixes.
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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