Avial (Keto Modified, No Root Vegetables)
Mixed Vegetable & Coconut Stew (Keto, Kerala Style)
Yes, with a tweak: request no root vegetables (potato, carrot, yam, raw banana). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful Keralite dish consisting of various low-carb vegetables (e.g., green beans, drumsticks, ridge gourd, cabbage, bell peppers) cooked in a thick, spiced coconut and yogurt gravy, tempered with curry leaves and coconut oil. Modified to exclude root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and yam.
Key ingredients
Green Beans, Drumsticks, Ridge Gourd, Cabbage, Bell Peppers, Coconut Milk, Full-fat Yogurt, Coconut Oil, Green Chillies, Cumin Seeds, Curry Leaves, Turmeric Powder, Water, Salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no root vegetables (potato, carrot, yam, raw banana). Confirm no sugar/jaggery. Ensure yogurt is full-fat.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
अवियल में आलू, गाजर, रतालू, कच्चा केला जैसी जड़ वाली सब्ज़ियां न हों। चीनी या गुड़ न डालें। दही फुल-फैट हो, यह पक्का कर दें।
For Avial, no root vegetables like potato, carrot, yam, or raw banana. No sugar or jaggery. Confirm full-fat yogurt is used.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add jaggery or sugar; inclusion of higher-carb vegetables despite requests; yogurt naturally contains carbs.
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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