Chicken White Karahi
Creamy Chicken Karahi (Tomato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour/cornstarch thickeners. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Pakistani dishes.
What it is
A creamy, mild, and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a karahi (wok), characterized by its white appearance from yogurt, heavy cream, and green chilies, with a dominant ginger flavor. Traditionally made without tomatoes, focusing on a rich dairy base.
Key ingredients
Chicken, yogurt, heavy cream, ginger, garlic, green chilies, black pepper, white pepper, cumin, salt, ghee/oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour/cornstarch thickeners. No potatoes or other high-carb vegetables. Absolutely no tomatoes (typical for white karahi). Request no sugar.
Watch out for
Onions (if used, some recipes omit or use very minimal), potential hidden sugars, dairy carbs from yogurt/cream.
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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