Tajine L'ban
Yogurt Lamb or Chicken Tagine (Keto)
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
A creamy and tangy tagine featuring tender pieces of lamb or chicken slow-cooked in a rich, velvety sauce made primarily with l'ban (fermented milk/yogurt), fresh herbs, and mild spices. It offers a unique sour-savory profile.
Key ingredients
Lamb or chicken, plain unsweetened yogurt/leben, onions, garlic, olive oil, fresh mint, parsley, turmeric, ginger, salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, request no flour or cornstarch for thickening. Ensure no chickpeas or pasta are added, as these are traditional but high-carb components. Confirm only plain, unsweetened yogurt/leben is used.
If you order it anyway, say this (Arabic)
طاجين اللبن لو سمحت: بدون طحين أو نشا للتكثيف. وبدون حمص أو مكرونة. فقط لبن سادة غير محلى.
For Tajine L'ban, no flour or cornstarch for thickening. No chickpeas or pasta. Only plain, unsweetened yogurt/leben, please.
Watch out for
Often thickened with flour or cornstarch. Traditional versions include chickpeas or small pasta. Yogurt contains lactose, contributing to carbs. Hidden sugars in pre-mixed spice blends.
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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