Kofteh Ghelgheli (Keto-Style)
Small Persian Lamb/Beef Meatballs (No Rice/Legumes)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no rice, split peas, or breadcrumbs as binders. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Small, savory meatballs typically made from ground lamb or beef, mixed with onions and herbs. For keto, any traditional rice or legume binders are omitted, and they are pan-fried or gently simmered in a simple broth or tomato-based sauce (ensure no added sugar).
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, onion, fresh parsley/dill, egg (as binder), turmeric, salt, black pepper, olive oil/ghee for cooking. (Optional: simple tomato broth made from fresh tomatoes).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no rice, split peas, or breadcrumbs as binders. Confirm any sauce is sugar-free. Must be served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای کوفته قلقلی، بدون برنج، لپه یا آرد سوخاری. سس بدون شکر باشد. بدون برنج و نان سرو کنید.
For the Kofteh Ghelgheli, no rice, split peas, or breadcrumbs as binders. Confirm sauce is sugar-free. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Potential for flour/starch in meatballs as a binder; hidden sugar in tomato sauce if used. Onion content.
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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