Ovdukh
Cold Yogurt Soup with Herbs and Cucumber
Yes, with a tweak: ensure plain, unsweetened yogurt is used. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Azerbaijani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing cold soup perfect for warm weather. Made with plain yogurt (matsoni or qatiq), diluted with water, and mixed with chopped cucumbers, fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, mint), and often a touch of garlic. Can be served with hard-boiled eggs or cooked meat (omit if you want strictly vegetable/side).
Key ingredients
Plain yogurt (matsoni/qatiq), water, cucumbers, dill, cilantro, mint, garlic, salt, pepper. (Optional: hard-boiled egg, cooked beef/lamb).
How to make it keto
Ensure plain, unsweetened yogurt is used. Confirm no high-carb additions like potatoes or specific fruits.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Ovdux qatığına şəkər əlavə edilmir, deyilmi? Ətli olarsa, zəhmət olmasa, kartofsuz olsun.
Is the Ovdukh made without added sugar in the yogurt? If it includes meat, please ensure there's no potato.
Watch out for
Sweetened yogurt; high-carb additions like potatoes or fruits (rare in authentic versions).
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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