Mutton Kunna
Slow-Cooked Mutton Stew (Earthen Pot Style)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no wheat flour (atta) or corn flour is used for thickening. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Pakistani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional slow-cooked mutton dish, often prepared in an earthen pot (kunna) for hours, resulting in fall-off-the-bone meat in a rich, thick, and gelatinous gravy from the marrow and slow reduction. Spiced with ginger, garlic, onions, and various aromatic spices. Served without bread or rice.
Key ingredients
Bone-in mutton, onions (moderate), ginger paste, garlic paste, yogurt (optional, small amount), red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, cooking oil/ghee.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no wheat flour (atta) or corn flour is used for thickening. Request minimal onion in the gravy base.
Watch out for
Onion content in the gravy; significant risk of wheat flour or corn flour being used as a thickener in restaurants; potential for hidden sugars.
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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