Piti (Keto, No Chickpeas/Potatoes/Chestnuts)
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Vegetable Stew (No Chickpeas/Potatoes/Chestnuts)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request the omission of chickpeas, potatoes, and chestnuts. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A rich and flavorful slow-cooked stew traditionally made with lamb, chickpeas, potatoes, and chestnuts, simmered in individual clay pots. For keto, the chickpeas, potatoes, and chestnuts must be omitted, focusing on the tender lamb, fat, and savory broth.
Key ingredients
Lamb (usually fatty cuts), lamb fat/butter, onions, saffron, turmeric, salt, pepper, broth. (Traditionally includes chickpeas, potatoes, chestnuts, which are omitted).
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request the omission of chickpeas, potatoes, and chestnuts. Verify no rice is added (sometimes served on the side, but the stew itself should be pure). The core lamb and broth remain keto-friendly.
Watch out for
Chickpeas, potatoes, chestnuts are standard ingredients and must be explicitly omitted. Potential for hidden sugar in broth if pre-made.
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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