Peshawari Mutton Karahi (Dry, Minimal Tomato)
Dry Peshawari Mutton Karahi with Minimal Tomato
Yes, with a tweak: request it to be 'dry' with minimal or no tomatoes. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rustic and flavorful Mutton Karahi in the Peshawari style, known for its simpler, more meat-focused profile. It's cooked with abundant green chilies, ginger, and garlic, often with very minimal or no tomatoes, resulting in a dry, intense, and deeply savory preparation that highlights the meat's natural flavors.
Key ingredients
Mutton (bone-in), cooking oil/ghee, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, black pepper, salt, cumin powder, coriander seeds (crushed), tomatoes (very minimal, optional), fresh coriander.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request it to be 'dry' with minimal or no tomatoes. Ensure no yogurt or cream is used for thickening (as in white karahi) unless it's a specific keto option. Confirm no starchy thickeners or hidden sugar. Served without naan/roti.
Watch out for
Restaurants often add more tomatoes or yogurt than requested, hidden sugars, 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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