Chicken Irani
Irani Style Dry Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar or excessive tomato puree/paste. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful dry or semi-dry chicken preparation with influences from Iranian cuisine, typically featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with a blend of aromatic spices, caramelized onions, minimal tomatoes, ginger, and garlic, resulting in a rich, savory coating.
Key ingredients
Chicken, onions, tomatoes (minimal), ginger, garlic, green chilies, whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon), red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, yogurt (optional), ghee/oil, salt, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar or excessive tomato puree/paste. Request a very dry preparation to minimize carb-heavy gravy components.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
चिकन ईरानी में चीनी और ज्यादा टमाटर प्यूरी न डालें। इसे एकदम सूखा बनाना, प्लीज़।
For Chicken Irani, please use no sugar and no excessive tomato puree. I'd like a very dry preparation.
Watch out for
Excessive onions/tomatoes, potential hidden sugar.
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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