Mfarrakat Batinjan bil Laham Mafroom (Keto-Modified)
Sauteed Eggplant with Spiced Minced Lamb
Yes, with a tweak: verify no potatoes, chickpeas, or sugar are added. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delicious Qatari stir-fry of tender eggplant cubes with highly seasoned minced lamb, garlic, and onions. Cooked until the eggplant is soft and infused with rich flavors, this dish is naturally low in carbs when prepared without starchy additions.
Key ingredients
Minced lamb, eggplant, onions, garlic, olive oil, Qatari spice blend (coriander, cumin, paprika), fresh parsley, optional bell peppers.
How to make it keto
Verify no potatoes, chickpeas, or sugar are added. Request extra olive oil. Ensure eggplant is pan-fried or roasted before combining to reduce oil absorption if preferred, but for restaurant style, assume generous oil.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
مفركة باذنجان باللحم المفروم لو سمحت، بدون بطاطا، حمص، أو سكر مضاف. وممكن زيت زيتون إضافي؟
For the Mfarrakat Batinjan bil Laham Mafroom, please, no potatoes, chickpeas, or added sugar. And extra olive oil, please.
Watch out for
Eggplant can absorb a lot of oil (increasing calories), large portions of onions/bell peppers, hidden sugar in sauces.
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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