Keto Chicken Changezi
Creamy Mughlai Chicken Curry (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no onion paste, no starchy thickeners (cornflour, maida), ensure cashew paste is minimal or ideally substituted with almond flour paste, and absolutely no… About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
A rich and creamy Mughlai chicken curry, where chicken pieces are first grilled or pan-fried, then simmered in a luscious gravy of yogurt, cream, almond/cashew paste, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices. Modified to be low-carb by strictly omitting onion paste and ensuring no starchy thickeners or sugar.
Key ingredients
Chicken, yogurt, heavy cream, almond paste (or minimal cashew paste), ginger paste, garlic paste, tomato paste (minimal), green chilies, ghee/oil, spices (coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder, fenugreek leaves).
How to make it keto
Request no onion paste, no starchy thickeners (cornflour, maida), ensure cashew paste is minimal or ideally substituted with almond flour paste, and absolutely no added sugar. Confirm minimal tomato.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
केटो चिकन चंगेज़ी में प्याज़ पेस्ट, कॉर्नफ्लोर/मैदा न डालें। काजू पेस्ट बहुत कम या बादाम पेस्ट का उपयोग करें, चीनी बिलकुल नहीं। टमाटर भी कम रखें।
For Keto Chicken Changezi, no onion paste, no cornflour or maida, minimal cashew paste or use almond paste, no added sugar. Please use minimal tomato.
Watch out for
Onion paste, excessive cashew paste, hidden sugar, cornflour/maida as thickeners, excessive tomato puree.
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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