Kashmiri Yakhni (Lamb)
Yogurt-Braised Lamb Curry
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or cornstarch as a thickener. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
Aromatic and mildly spiced Kashmiri lamb curry characterized by its creamy, white yogurt-based gravy. Tender lamb pieces are slow-cooked with whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves, and thickened with yogurt.
Key ingredients
Lamb, yogurt, ghee/oil, ginger paste, garlic paste, green cardamom, black cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves, fennel powder, dried mint, black peppercorns, water.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or cornstarch as a thickener. Ensure no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
Kashmiri Yakhni में आटा या कॉर्नस्टार्च न डालें। इसमें चीनी भी न हो।
Kashmiri Yakhni में कोई आटा या कॉर्नस्टार्च न डालें। इसमें चीनी भी नहीं होनी चाहिए।
Watch out for
Small amount of flour/starch for thickening, sometimes a tiny pinch of rice flour. While traditionally less onion-heavy, some restaurants might use onions in the base.
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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