Dovğa (Düyü və Noxudsuz)
Azerbaijani Yogurt & Herb Soup (No Rice/Chickpeas)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no rice or chickpeas are added. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing cold (or sometimes warm) soup made from plain, full-fat yogurt (matsoni), richly blended with a bounty of fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint, spinach) and often a beaten egg for thickening. This keto version is prepared without the traditional rice and chickpeas.
Key ingredients
Plain full-fat yogurt (matsoni), fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint, spinach), egg (for thickening), water, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no rice or chickpeas are added. Ensure no sugar is used in the yogurt base. Can be served cold or warm.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Dovğada düyü və noxud olmadığından əmin olun. Xahiş edirəm qatıq bazasına şəkər qatılmadığını təsdiqləyin.
For Dovğa, confirm no rice or chickpeas. Please ensure no sugar is used in the yogurt base.
Watch out for
Traditionally includes rice and chickpeas. Some yogurts can be sweetened. Spinach and other herbs contribute minimal carbs, but in large quantities, they can add up.
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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