Chicken Kofta Curry (Keto Modified)
Chicken Meatball Curry (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm meatballs are bound with almond flour, coconut flour, or paneer, not breadcrumbs or chickpea flour. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender, spiced chicken meatballs (kofta) simmered in a rich and flavorful gravy. The keto version ensures the meatballs are bound with low-carb ingredients and the curry sauce is thickened naturally without starches or excessive high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Ground chicken, almond flour/paneer (binder for kofta), ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, moderate onions, moderate tomatoes, cashews/almonds (for gravy thickening), heavy cream/yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, ghee/oil, fresh cilantro.
How to make it keto
Confirm meatballs are bound with almond flour, coconut flour, or paneer, not breadcrumbs or chickpea flour. Gravy should be thickened with nut paste, cream, or a small amount of low-carb vegetables, not flour or cornstarch. Request moderate use of onion and tomato to manage carb content.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
चिकन कोफ्ता करी में, कोफ्ते बादाम/नारियल आटा या पनीर से बने हों, ब्रेडक्रम्ब्स/बेसन से नहीं। ग्रेवी नट्स पेस्ट/क्रीम/कम-कार्ब सब्ज़ियों से गाढ़ी हो, आटा/कॉर्नस्टार्च से नहीं। प्याज़ और टमाटर का इस्तेमाल मध्यम रखें।
For Chicken Kofta Curry, meatballs bound with almond/coconut flour or paneer, not breadcrumbs/chickpea flour. Gravy thickened with nut paste/cream/low-carb veggies, no flour/cornstarch. Moderate onion and tomato.
Watch out for
High-carb binders in kofta, excessive onion/tomato paste in gravy, flour/starch thickeners, 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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