Lauki Sabzi (Dry)
Dry Bottle Gourd Stir-fry (without potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
A simple and light dry stir-fry of bottle gourd (lauki), cooked with minimal spices, often tempered with cumin seeds, ginger, and green chilies. A good low-carb vegetable side.
Key ingredients
Bottle gourd, oil, cumin seeds, ginger, green chilies, turmeric, salt, fresh coriander. (May include minimal onions/tomatoes in some preparations).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Request minimal onions/tomatoes if they are typically added. Ensure no hidden sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
लौकी सब्जी में, कृपया पुष्टि करें कि आलू या कोई स्टार्च वाली सब्जी नहीं है। प्याज-टमाटर कम हों, अगर उपयोग होते हैं। चीनी बिलकुल न डालें।
For Lauki Sabzi, please confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables. Minimal onions/tomatoes, if used. No added sugar.
Watch out for
Potatoes/other starchy vegetables, excessive onions/tomatoes, hidden sugar.
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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