Keto Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for minimal tomato, no onion paste, no sugar, and no cornflour/maida. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, tandoor-grilled chicken tikka pieces simmered in a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced tomato-based sauce. Modified for keto by reducing tomato content, omitting onion paste, and ensuring no added sugar or starchy thickeners, focusing on cream and fat for texture.
Key ingredients
Tandoor-grilled chicken (tikka), heavy cream, minimal tomato paste/puree, ginger paste, garlic paste, cashew/almond paste (minimal), ghee/oil, spices (coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, fenugreek leaves).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for minimal tomato, no onion paste, no sugar, and no cornflour/maida. Request extra cream and ghee for richness. Ensure the chicken tikka itself is just spices/yogurt, not sugary.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
केटो चिकन टिक्का मसाला में टमाटर कम, प्याज़ पेस्ट नहीं, चीनी नहीं, कॉर्नफ्लोर/मैदा नहीं। एक्स्ट्रा क्रीम और घी डालें। टिक्का में चीनी न हो, यह पक्का कर दें।
For Keto Chicken Tikka Masala, minimal tomato, no onion paste, no sugar, no cornflour/maida. Add extra cream and ghee. Ensure chicken tikka is sugar-free.
Watch out for
High tomato content, onion paste, hidden sugar, starchy thickeners (cornflour, maida), excessive cashew paste.
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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