Nadan Kozhi Roast
Spicy Kerala Chicken Roast (without 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 semi-dry and intensely flavorful chicken roast from Kerala cuisine. Bone-in chicken pieces are marinated in a spicy blend of ginger, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, and other traditional spices, then slow-roasted or pan-fried, often finished with coconut slices and coconut oil.
Key ingredients
Chicken (bone-in), ginger, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, onions, tomatoes, black pepper, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, coconut slices, coconut oil, salt.
If you order it anyway
Request minimal usage of onions and tomatoes to control carb count. Ensure no starchy thickeners or sugar are added to the roast. Explicitly request no carb-heavy sides.
If you order it anyway, say this (Hindi)
Nadan Kozhi Roast में प्याज और टमाटर कम डालिए। चीनी, कोई गाढ़ा करने वाला पदार्थ, और साथ में चावल/रोटी मत दीजिएगा।
For the Nadan Kozhi Roast, please use minimal onion and tomato. No sugar, no starchy thickeners, and no carb sides.
Watch out for
Overuse of onions/tomatoes, starchy thickeners in gravy (if any), potential hidden sugars in marinade.
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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