Qorma-e Dama ba Gosht
Tomato and Meat Stew
No, skip this one: about 19g 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 deeply flavorful and robust stew where tender lamb or beef is slow-cooked in a rich, concentrated tomato-based sauce with generous amounts of fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and a medley of Afghan spices. 'Dama' implies slow, gentle cooking for maximum flavor.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef stew meat, fresh tomatoes, onions, 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 excessive sugar is added, as tomatoes can sometimes be sweetened.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
قورمه دلمه با گوشت را بدون نان و برنج سرو کنید. لطفاً تأیید کنید که بوره بیش از حد اضافه نشده است.
Please serve Qorma-e Dama ba Gosht without naan or rice. Confirm no excessive sugar is added.
Watch out for
High volume of tomatoes and onions, tomato paste, potential hidden sugar in restaurant-prepared sauces 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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