Mujammar Laham
Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb with Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Qatari food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and deeply flavored Qatari dish featuring slow-cooked lamb, often shoulder or leg, braised with generous amounts of caramelized onions, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and a robust blend of local spices until incredibly tender and the sauce is reduced. Served as a stew without rice or bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb meat, onions, fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger, ghee/olive oil, mixed Qatari spices (e.g., loomi, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, black pepper, salt).
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Confirm no sugar is added to caramelize onions (natural sugars are fine). Served without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Often served with rice or bread. Hidden sugars in tomato paste/sauce, starchy vegetables (potatoes/carrots) commonly added to stews.
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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