Quzu Qovurma (Qurudulmuş Meyvəsiz)
Lamb Qovurma (Stewed Lamb with Onions, No Dried Fruits)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'qurudulmuş meyvəsiz' (without dried fruits) and 'şabalıdsız' (without chestnuts). About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
A deeply flavorful and tender stew featuring generous chunks of lamb, slow-cooked until meltingly soft with caramelized onions and traditional Azerbaijani spices. To make it keto-friendly, this version is prepared without the dried fruits (such as apricots or plums) or chestnuts that are sometimes included in certain regional variations.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks, copious amounts of onions, olive oil or butter, salt, black pepper, turmeric.
How to make it keto
Request 'qurudulmuş meyvəsiz' (without dried fruits) and 'şabalıdsız' (without chestnuts). Confirm no flour or other thickeners are used.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Quzu Qovurma zəhmət olmasa quru meyvəsiz, şabalıdsız və un kimi qatılaşdırıcılar olmadan olsun.
For the Quzu Qovurma, please ensure no dried fruits, chestnuts, or thickeners like flour are used.
Watch out for
Dried fruits (apricots, plums) or chestnuts (if not omitted). Potential use of flour as a thickening agent (less common in traditional preparation but possible in restaurants).
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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