Qovurma (Şabalıdsız, Meyvəsiz)
Braised Lamb/Beef with Onions (Keto-style, No Chestnuts or Dried Fruit)
Yes, with a tweak: request no chestnuts (şabalıd) and no dried fruits (e.g., apricots, plums). About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Azerbaijani dish featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef braised with plenty of onions until deeply caramelized and flavorful. While often prepared with chestnuts or dried fruits, these high-carb ingredients must be strictly omitted for a keto version.
Key ingredients
Lamb/beef, onion, butter/oil, salt, black pepper, turmeric, broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no chestnuts (şabalıd) and no dried fruits (e.g., apricots, plums). Confirm no sugar is used to caramelize onions (natural caramelization is fine, but avoid artificial additions).
Watch out for
Chestnuts are high in carbohydrates. Dried fruits are very high in sugar. Often served with rice, which must be omitted. Hidden sugars used for caramelization if not natural.
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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