Khoresht-e Dalan
Dill Fish or Chicken Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
A light and herbaceous stew with a distinct fresh dill flavor, typically made with fish or chicken. It's often prepared with onions, turmeric, and a hint of lemon.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet (e.g., white fish or salmon) or chicken, fresh dill, onion, turmeric, lemon juice, cooking oil (e.g., olive oil), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no rice. Ensure no flour or starch is used for thickening the stew, which is generally not traditional for this dish but important to confirm in a restaurant setting.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
لطفاً برنج نباشد. مطمئن شوید برای غلیظ کردن خورش از آرد یا نشاسته استفاده نشده است.
No rice, please. And confirm no flour or starch is used to thicken the stew.
Watch out for
Potential use of flour/starch for thickening (uncommon). Omit rice.
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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