Qorma-e Kofta
Meatball 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
Savory meatballs (kofta) made from ground meat, simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce, creating a comforting and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb (for meatballs), onion, garlic, ginger, fresh tomatoes, cooking oil/ghee, various spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili), water/broth. Meatballs often contain egg and sometimes a binder.
If you order it anyway
Confirm 'no breadcrumbs or flour' in the meatballs. Ensure 'no flour or starch' is used for thickening the sauce. Ask for 'no added sugar' in the sauce. Served without rice or bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
قورمه کوفته را بدون نانخُرده یا آرد در کوفتهها میخواهم. لطفاً در ساس بدون آرد/نشایسته و بدون بوره باشد. بدون برنج یا نان سرو کنید.
For Qorma-e Kofta, confirm no breadcrumbs/flour in meatballs. No flour/starch or added sugar in the sauce. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Hidden breadcrumbs or flour in the meatballs as binders; onions and tomatoes in the sauce; hidden flour/starch for thickening; added sugar in restaurant sauces.
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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