Tajin Lahm bil Khodar
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Vegetable Tagine (No Starchy Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, peas, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Jordanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked in a traditional ceramic tagine with a medley of aromatic spices and a selection of non-starchy vegetables. While traditional tagines can include root vegetables or legumes, this keto adaptation excludes them to keep the carb count low.
Key ingredients
Lamb chunks (e.g., shoulder, leg), olive oil, limited onions, garlic, limited tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, green beans, olives (optional), spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, paprika, salt, black pepper).
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, peas, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. Ask for minimal onion and tomato, and ensure no added sugars in the sauce. Confirm no couscous or bread served on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طاجين اللحم بالخضار، من فضلك بدون بطاطس، جزر، بازلاء، حمص أو خضروات نشوية. قليل بصل وطماطم، وبدون سكر مضاف في الصلصة. لا كسكس ولا خبز.
For Tajin Lahm bil Khodar, please no potatoes, carrots, peas, chickpeas, or other starchy vegetables. Use minimal onion/tomato and no added sugar in the sauce. No couscous or bread.
Watch out for
Starchy vegetables, high quantities of tomatoes/onions, hidden sugars in sauces or spice blends. Often served with couscous or bread, which must be explicitly declined.
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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