Safed Mutton Korma
White Lamb Korma
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal onions and ensure no sugar is added. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Pakistani food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A luxurious and mildly spiced lamb curry characterized by its white, creamy gravy. Made with tender lamb cooked in a base of yogurt, cream, and ground nuts (like almonds or cashews), flavored with aromatic white spices such as green cardamom, white pepper, and mace, without red chili or turmeric for color.
Key ingredients
Lamb, yogurt, heavy cream, ground almonds/cashews, onions (minimal, often browned lightly then pureed), ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, white pepper powder, green cardamom, mace, nutmeg, salt, cooking oil/ghee.
How to make it keto
Request minimal onions and ensure no sugar is added. Crucially, confirm no corn flour or other carbohydrate-based thickeners are used. Served without rice or naan.
Watch out for
Excessive onions, use of corn flour/besan for thickening, hidden sugar, overuse of nuts (though generally keto-friendly, can add carbs).
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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