Bathenjan bil Laban
Pan-Fried Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure eggplant is pan-fried or baked, not deep-fried in a flour-based batter. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender slices of eggplant, lightly pan-fried or baked until golden brown, served with a generous dollop of creamy, cooling garlic-infused full-fat yogurt sauce, often garnished with fresh mint or a drizzle of olive oil. A refreshing and savory side.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, full-fat plain yogurt, garlic, fresh mint, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure eggplant is pan-fried or baked, not deep-fried in a flour-based batter. Verify that the plain yogurt used contains no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لباذنجان باللبن، تأكدوا أن الباذنجان مقلي بالمقلاة أو مشوي بالفرن، وليس مقلياً بعجينة طحين. وتأكدوا أن اللبن العادي المستخدم خالي من السكر المضاف.
For the Bathenjan bil Laban, ensure eggplant is pan-fried or baked, not deep-fried in batter. Verify plain yogurt has no added sugar.
Watch out for
Deep-fried eggplant (if breaded), added sugar in the yogurt, excessive use of onions/garlic which can contribute to carb count.
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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