Tukhm-e Gosht
Scrambled Eggs with Minced Lamb/Beef
Yes, with a tweak: request no bread or high-carb side. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Afghan dishes.
What it is
A hearty and simple dish consisting of scrambled eggs cooked with spiced minced lamb or beef, often incorporating onions and tomatoes. It's a popular breakfast or light meal item, served without bread for keto.
Key ingredients
Eggs, minced lamb or beef, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chilies, turmeric, coriander, olive oil or ghee, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no bread or high-carb side. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Ask to limit the quantity of onions and tomatoes if possible.
Say this to the waiter (Dari)
تخم گوشت را بدون نان یا غذای جانبی پرکاربوهیدرات میخواهم. تأیید کنید که در سس گوجه شکر اضافه نشده. لطفاً پیاز و گوجه کمتری استفاده کنید.
For Tukhm-e Gosht, no bread or high-carb side. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Please limit onions and tomatoes.
Watch out for
Often served with naan or bread. Tomatoes and onions contribute to the carb count. Possible hidden sugars.
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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