Bademjan Tarchin (Keto-Style)
Baked Eggplant and Yogurt Casserole
No, skip this one: about 25g 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 delicious baked casserole featuring layers of sautéed eggplant, mixed with a rich yogurt and egg custard, often flavored with garlic and mint. A comforting and satisfying vegetarian option.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, full-fat plain yogurt, eggs, garlic, fresh mint, olive oil, turmeric, salt, black pepper.
If you order it anyway
Crucially, ensure no rice or flour is used as a base or binder. Request no sugar in the yogurt mix. Some traditional versions may include meat, but this focuses on the eggplant/yogurt. Confirm pure full-fat yogurt.
If you order it anyway, say this (Persian)
برای بادمجان ترچین، لطفاً برنج یا آرد به عنوان پایه یا چسباننده استفاده نشود. شکر در مخلوط ماست نباشد. ماست پرچرب خالص باشد.
For Bademjan Tarchin, no rice or flour as a base or binder, please. No sugar in the yogurt mix. Pure full-fat yogurt.
Watch out for
Rice or flour used as a base/binder, sugar in yogurt, higher lactose carbs from yogurt.
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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