Qovurma (Pan-Fried Lamb with Onions, no chestnuts)
Azerbaijani Pan-Fried Lamb with Onions (without chestnuts)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no chestnuts, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables are added. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb or beef pan-fried with caramelized onions and seasoned with salt and pepper. A simple yet flavorful dish often made for special occasions, prepared without traditional chestnuts.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef chunks, onion, vegetable oil (or butter), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no chestnuts, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables are added. Request no rice or bread on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Qovurma üçün zəhmət olmasa şabalıd, kartof və digər nişastalı tərəvəzlər olmasın. Yanında da düyü və çörək olmasın.
For the Qovurma, please no şabalıd, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables. And no rice or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Traditionally made with chestnuts or sometimes potatoes (must be omitted). Onions contribute carbs. Often served with rice/bread.
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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