Tawa Qeema
Griddle-Cooked Minced Meat
No, skip this one: about 16g 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
Minced meat (usually beef or lamb) cooked on a flat griddle (tawa) with a rich blend of spices, generous amounts of onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. It's a dry-ish, intensely flavorful stir-fry.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies, cooking oil/ghee, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, fresh coriander.
If you order it anyway
Request minimal onions and tomatoes. Ensure no potatoes or peas (common additions in some variants) are included. Confirm no hidden sugars.
Watch out for
High volume of onions, tomatoes, potential for peas/potatoes, and hidden sugars used in seasoning.
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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