Qorma-e Quroot ba Gosht (Keto-style)
Lamb and Dried Whey Stew (Keto-style, without bread or rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, bread, or other starchy sides. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tangy and rich stew featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with rehydrated quroot (dried whey), onions, garlic, and traditional Afghan spices. The quroot provides a unique sourness and creamy texture. Served without traditional bread or rice to keep it keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder/leg), quroot (dried whey), onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, oil/ghee, salt, black pepper, water.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, bread, or other starchy sides. Confirm no added sugar or high-carb thickeners in the stew. Request minimal onions.
Watch out for
Onions (can be used in significant quantity), potential hidden sugars in restaurant preparations (e.g., to balance sourness), thickening agents.
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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