Qorma-e Gosht
Lamb or Beef 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 rich and hearty stew featuring slow-cooked chunks of lamb or beef in a deeply flavored sauce with onions, tomatoes, and traditional Afghan spices.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chili, various spices (cumin, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon), cooking oil/ghee, water/broth.
If you order it anyway
Specify 'no potatoes, chickpeas, or lentils'. Confirm 'no flour or starch' is used for thickening the sauce. Ensure 'no added sugar' is in the sauce. Request it served without rice or bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
قورمه گوشت را بدون کچالو، نخود، یا دال میخواهم. لطفاً بدون آرد یا نشایسته در ساس و بدون بوره باشد. بدون برنج یا نان سرو کنید.
For Qorma-e Gosht, no potatoes, chickpeas, or lentils. Confirm no flour/starch for thickening, and no added sugar. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Heavy use of onions and tomatoes as a base; hidden flour or starch as a thickening agent; added sugar in the sauce; common inclusion of high-carb vegetables like potatoes or legumes (chickpeas, lentils).
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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