Keto Piti
Lamb Stew (Chickpea & Potato Free)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request no chickpeas and no potatoes. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A robust, slow-cooked lamb stew traditionally prepared in individual earthenware pots. It features tender lamb pieces, a rich broth, and sometimes dried sour plums. For keto, the customary chickpeas and potatoes must be omitted, leaving a savory, meat-forward dish.
Key ingredients
Lamb (often shoulder or neck), onion, dried sour plums (albu khara), saffron, cooking oil/lamb fat, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request no chickpeas and no potatoes. Confirm no flour thickeners. Emphasize the desire for a pure lamb and broth stew.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Zəhmət olmasa, noxud və şabalıd olmasın. Kartof, əlavə şəkər və yüksək karblı qarnirlər də gətirməyin.
Please omit chickpeas and chestnuts. No potatoes or added sugar. And no bread or high-carb sides, please.
Watch out for
Chickpeas, potatoes, hidden sugars in tomato paste (if used), flour thickeners.
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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