Quzu və Tərəvəz Qovurması
Keto Lamb and Vegetable Stew (Piti Inspired)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no chickpeas, no potatoes, and no other starchy vegetables. About 12g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty, slow-cooked lamb stew, inspired by the flavors of traditional Azerbaijani Piti but modified for keto by omitting chickpeas and potatoes. It features tender lamb simmered with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and possibly eggplant or green beans, yielding a rich broth.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks (shoulder or leg), onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant/green beans, butter/lamb fat, salt, pepper, turmeric, saffron (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no chickpeas, no potatoes, and no other starchy vegetables. Ensure no added sugar in the tomato base. Request extra fat/oil.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Quzu və Tərəvəz Qovurması istəyirəm. Noxud, kartof və başqa nişastalı tərəvəzlər olmasın. Pomidor sousuna şəkər qatılmasın. Əlavə yağ verin, xahiş edirəm.
Quzu və Tərəvəz Qovurması, please. No chickpeas, potatoes, or other starchy vegetables. No sugar in the tomato base. Extra fat, please.
Watch out for
Traditional Piti contains chickpeas and often potatoes; critical to ensure these are omitted. Hidden sugars in tomato paste or sauces. Carbs from moderate amounts of bell peppers and tomatoes.
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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