Qalyeh-e Baigan
Eggplant and Meat Stew
No, skip this one: about 17g 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 flavorful Afghan stew where tender pieces of lamb or beef are slow-cooked with succulent eggplant, onions, and tomatoes. The eggplant absorbs the rich, aromatic spices, creating a deeply satisfying and savory dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, green chilies, cooking oil/ghee, salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Request no rice or bread. Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added. Ask for no added sugar in the sauce.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
قلیه بادمجان را بدون برنج و نان میخواهم. لطفاً تایید کنید که کچالو یا سبزیجات پرکاربوهیدرات ندارد. و سس آن شکر نداشته باشد.
For Qalyeh-e Baigan, no rice or bread. Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables. Please, no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Eggplant can be fried before stewing, adding significant oil. High onion and tomato content can increase carb count. Possible hidden sugars in tomato paste or pre-made 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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