Keto Mutton Pulao (Cauliflower Rice)
Spiced Lamb and Cauliflower Rice Dish
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender lamb pieces cooked with Indian spices, then layered and cooked with riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice. This modification makes it a keto-compliant alternative to classic Pulao.
Key ingredients
Lamb (cubed), cauliflower (riced), onions, ginger-garlic paste, whole spices (bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon), green chilies, yogurt (optional), mint, cilantro, ghee/oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or peas are added. Ask for no sugar. Limit the quantity of onions used.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
पुलाव चावल की जगह फूलगोभी के चावल से बनाएं. इसमें आलू, गाजर या मटर न डालें. चीनी न डालें और प्याज की मात्रा कम रखें.
Please make the Pulao with cauliflower rice, not regular rice. Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or peas are added. No sugar, and limit the onions.
Watch out for
The most significant risk is regular rice being served. Other risks include potatoes, carrots, or peas commonly added to pulao, and hidden sugars.
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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