Badımjan Qovurma
Eggplant and Lamb Stew
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no starchy thickeners or hidden sugars. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty stew featuring chunks of lamb (or beef) slowly cooked with tender eggplant, tomatoes, and onions. The eggplant absorbs the rich flavors of the meat and spices, making it a delicious and naturally low-carb option.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or beef), eggplant, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cooking oil, salt, pepper, fresh herbs.
How to make it keto
Confirm no starchy thickeners or hidden sugars. Request no rice or bread on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Badımcan Qovurmasında nişastalı qatılaşdırıcılar və ya gizli şəkər olmadığından əmin ola bilərsiniz? Yanında düyü və ya çörək istəmirəm.
For the Badımcan Qovurma, confirm no starchy thickeners or hidden sugars. No rice or bread on the side, please.
Watch out for
Excessive use of onions or tomatoes could increase carb count. Some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar to balance acidity, or use starchy thickeners (rare for this dish).
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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