Dum Qeema
Slow-Cooked Smokey Minced Mutton
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal onions and tomatoes. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Minced mutton ('qeema') slow-cooked to perfection with a rich blend of spices, ginger, garlic, and a hint of smokiness (often imparted by 'dum' cooking with charcoal). The result is a deeply flavorful, tender, and aromatic minced meat dish, usually with minimal gravy.
Key ingredients
Mutton mince, cooking oil/ghee, onions (minimal), tomatoes (minimal), ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, fresh coriander, charcoal (for smoke).
How to make it keto
Request minimal onions and tomatoes. Ensure no potatoes, peas, or other high-carb vegetables are added. Confirm no starchy thickeners or hidden sugars. Served without bread/rice.
Watch out for
Excessive onions/tomatoes, addition of high-carb vegetables (peas, potatoes), hidden sugars, starchy thickeners, high-carb side dishes.
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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