Qorma-e Karafs
Lamb and Celery Stew (without sides)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly omit rice, naan, or any other bread. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory Afghan stew featuring tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked with fresh celery, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, seasoned with aromatic spices like turmeric and coriander. This dish focuses on the rich, meaty stew, omitting traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder or leg, fresh celery, yellow onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, cooking oil (ghee or vegetable oil), turmeric, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, water or broth.
How to make it keto
Strictly omit rice, naan, or any other bread. Confirm with the restaurant that no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added to the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Dari)
قورمه کرفس را بدون برنج، نان یا هر نان دیگر میخواهم. لطفاً تأیید کنید که کچالو یا سبزیجات پرکاربوهیدرات در قورمه نیست.
For Qorma-e Karafs, strictly no rice, naan, or any bread. Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables in the stew.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes can contribute carbs in restaurant portions. Potential hidden sugar in tomato paste or for caramelizing onions. Ensure no potato starch is used as a thickener.
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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