Qorma-e Sabzi
Meat and Spinach Stew
No, skip this one: about 18g 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 savory stew combining tender pieces of lamb or beef with fresh spinach, herbs like cilantro and fenugreek, and a blend of spices, cooked in a rich, green sauce.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, fresh spinach, onion, garlic, cilantro, fenugreek, green chilies, cooking oil/ghee, various spices (turmeric, black pepper), water/broth.
If you order it anyway
Ensure 'no potatoes or legumes' are included. Confirm 'no flour or starch' is used for thickening. Ask for 'no added sugar'. Served without rice or bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Dari)
قورمه سبزی را بدون کچالو یا حبوبات میخواهم. لطفاً بدون آرد یا نشایسته برای غلیظ کردن و بدون بوره باشد. بدون برنج یا نان سرو کنید.
For Qorma-e Sabzi, no potatoes or legumes. Confirm no flour/starch for thickening, and no added sugar. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Onions as a base; spinach itself contains carbs (though mostly fiber); hidden flour or starch as a thickening agent; potential added sugar.
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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