Tendır Kabab
Azerbaijani Tandoor Lamb with Grilled Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no bread (lavash) or rice is served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Azerbaijani dishes.
What it is
Large, tender pieces of lamb (often bone-in shoulder or leg) seasoned simply and slowly cooked to perfection in a traditional clay tandoor oven, resulting in incredibly succulent and flavorful meat. Served without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb (shoulder/leg), onion, salt, black pepper, sumac. Grilled vegetables (tomato, bell pepper, onion) as side.
How to make it keto
Ensure no bread (lavash) or rice is served. Request a side of plain grilled vegetables (tomato, bell pepper, onion) or a simple green salad with a keto-friendly dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Azerbaijani)
Təndir Kebabı üçün ləvəş, düyü və kartof istəmirəm. Bunun əvəzinə təzə xiyar/pomidor və ya turşu verə bilərsiniz?
For the Təndir Kabab, please no lavash, rice, or potatoes. Can I have a side of fresh cucumbers/tomatoes or pickles instead?
Watch out for
Always served with lavash or rice, which must be strictly avoided. Some restaurants might use sugary marinades, but this is less common for traditional Tandoor lamb.
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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