Kashmiri Goshtaba (Keto Modified)
Kashmiri Lamb Meatballs in Yogurt Gravy (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm meatballs are bound with almond flour or paneer instead of rice flour or chickpea flour. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender lamb meatballs, traditionally hand-pounded, simmered in a rich, creamy white yogurt-based gravy. Flavored distinctively with fennel, dried ginger, and aromatic whole spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. The keto modification involves using low-carb binders for the meatballs and ensuring the gravy is naturally thickened without starches.
Key ingredients
Lamb mince, almond flour/paneer (binder for meatballs), full-fat unsweetened yogurt, heavy cream, ghee/oil, ginger paste, garlic paste, fennel powder, dried ginger powder (saunth), green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, salt, green chilies (optional).
How to make it keto
Confirm meatballs are bound with almond flour or paneer instead of rice flour or chickpea flour. Ensure the gravy is thickened naturally with cream/yogurt/nut paste, not cornstarch, wheat flour, or excessive onion paste. Verify no sugar is added to the yogurt or gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
कश्मीरी गोश्तबा के लिए, कृपया बताएं कि मीटबॉल्स बादाम आटा/पनीर से बने हैं, चावल/बेसन से नहीं। ग्रेवी क्रीम/दही/नट्स पेस्ट से गाढ़ी हो, कॉर्नस्टार्च/मैदा/ज़्यादा प्याज़ से नहीं। चीनी न डालें।
For Kashmiri Goshtaba, please confirm meatballs are bound with almond flour/paneer, not rice/chickpea flour. Gravy thickened with cream/yogurt/nut paste, no cornstarch/wheat flour/excess onion. No added sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden flour/starch in meatballs, excessive onion paste used as a thickener, sugar in yogurt or gravy.
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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