Ayam Masak Kurma (Keto-Modified)
Chicken Kurma (Keto-Modified with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request *no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables*. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, mildly spiced, and creamy gravy made with yogurt, coconut milk (or cashew cream for richness), and a blend of kurma spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon). This keto-modified version excludes traditional high-carb additions like potatoes and excessive cashews, focusing on flavor from spices and healthy fats.
Key ingredients
Chicken, yogurt (plain, unsweetened), coconut milk/cream, onions, garlic, ginger, kurma spice blend (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds, cumin, coriander), green chilies, salt, cooking oil. Optional: a few cashews (in moderation) for creaminess, low-carb vegetables like green beans or cauliflower florets instead of potatoes.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Explicitly request *no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables*. Request *no added sugar*. Request *minimal or no cashews* to keep carb count low. Ensure yogurt is unsweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ayam Masak Kurma ni, jangan letak kentang, lobak atau sayur berkanji. Jangan bubuh gula. Gajus sikit saja atau tak perlu. Yogurt tu tawar kan?
For Ayam Masak Kurma, strictly no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables. No added sugar. Minimal or no cashews, please. Confirm yogurt is unsweetened.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, potatoes/carrots/peas (common in traditional versions), excessive cashews for thickening, sweetened 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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