Mutton Korma
Creamy Cardamom Lamb Curry (no carb sides)
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rich and aromatic Mughal-origin curry featuring tender lamb pieces in a thick, creamy gravy made from yogurt, ground nuts (often cashews or almonds), and fragrant spices like cardamom and saffron. Restaurants often use ample cream and ghee.
Key ingredients
Lamb, yogurt, onion, ginger-garlic paste, cashews/almonds, heavy cream, ghee/oil, cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, saffron, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder.
If you order it anyway
Request minimal onion. Crucially, ask for NO SUGAR and no potato. Ensure that nut paste (if used) is primarily almond, or a very small amount of cashew. Served strictly without rice or bread.
If you order it anyway, say this (Hindi)
मटन कोरमा में प्याज़ कम, चीनी और आलू बिल्कुल नहीं. अगर नट पेस्ट हो तो बादाम ज़्यादा, काजू बहुत थोड़ा. चावल या रोटी के बिना सर्व कीजिएगा.
Mutton Korma: Minimal onion, no sugar, no potato. If using nut paste, mostly almond or very little cashew. No rice/bread, please.
Watch out for
Onion paste (often used in large quantities), cashew nuts (higher carb than almonds), hidden sugar, starchy thickeners.
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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