Keto-Modified Piti
Lamb and Vegetable Stew (without chickpeas & potato)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no chickpeas, no potatoes, and no chestnuts. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty slow-cooked lamb stew, typically made in individual clay pots. Traditionally includes chickpeas, potatoes, and often chestnuts, which are high in carbs. For keto, these must be explicitly omitted. The base of lamb, onions, tomatoes, and saffron can be keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Lamb (often breast or shoulder), onion, tomato paste, saffron, salt, pepper, butter, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for no chickpeas, no potatoes, and no chestnuts. Confirm no rice is added. Focus on the lamb, onion, and tomato base. Be aware that tomato paste can have carbs, ensure no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Piti noxudsuz, kartofsuz, şabalıdsız olsun. Düyü də olmasın. Pomidor pastasında əlavə şəkər yoxdur, deyil mi?
Piti no chickpeas, no potatoes, no chestnuts, and no rice. Please confirm no added sugar in the tomato paste.
Watch out for
Chickpeas, potatoes, chestnuts (common in piti), potentially excessive tomato paste/puree, hidden sugar in tomato paste or broth.
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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