Kambing Masak Kurma (Keto-Modified)
Lamb Korma (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and fragrant stew of tender lamb pieces cooked in a creamy, mild, and aromatic gravy made with yogurt/coconut milk, ground spices, ginger, garlic, and usually ground nuts. For keto, it must exclude potatoes, carrots, and added sugar, and opt for low-carb nuts.
Key ingredients
Lamb, kurma spice blend (coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise), ginger-garlic paste, onions, yogurt/coconut milk, ghee/cooking oil, green chilies (optional), salt, ground almonds or macadamias.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables. Ensure no sugar is added to the gravy. Use ground almonds or macadamias instead of higher-carb cashews. Confirm no flour or starch is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kambing Masak Kurma ni, jangan letak kentang, lobak, gula, tepung atau kanji. Kalau boleh, pekatkan dengan badam kisar.
For Kambing Masak Kurma, no potatoes, carrots, sugar, flour, or starch. Please use ground almonds if possible for thickening.
Watch out for
High risk of hidden sugars in pre-made kurma paste or added by the chef. Often includes potatoes and carrots, which must be omitted. Cashews are a common ingredient which are higher in carbs than almonds/macadamias.
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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