Qovurma (Quzu və Soğan Qovurması)
Lamb and Onion Fry (Braised Lamb)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no rice' if served as a side. About 9g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb (often shoulder or leg) slowly simmered or pan-fried with generous amounts of onions until caramelized and flavorful. This dish is served without its traditional rice accompaniment for a keto diet, focusing purely on the rich lamb and onions.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat, onions, butter/oil, salt, pepper, sometimes a little tomato paste or bell pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no rice' if served as a side. Confirm no potatoes or chestnuts are added (common in other Qovurma variations). Watch for sugary tomato paste in the sauce.
Watch out for
Served with rice/potatoes, chestnuts (in some varieties), sugary tomato paste.
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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