Nihari
Beef/Lamb Shank Stew
No, skip this one: about 21g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A deeply flavorful, slow-cooked stew made with beef or lamb shanks and marrow bones, resulting in a rich, spicy, and gelatinous gravy, traditionally simmered for many hours.
Key ingredients
Beef/Lamb shanks/marrow bones, cooking oil (ghee), ginger, garlic, Nihari spice mix (chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, fennel, dry ginger, etc.), flour (atta) for thickening, salt, water.
If you order it anyway
CRITICAL: Ask for 'no atta' or 'no flour' to avoid the primary carb source. Confirm no added sugar. Can request extra ghee for increased fat content.
Watch out for
Flour (atta) used as a thickener is the main risk; potential for small amounts of onion in the base and 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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