Fattet Makdous (Keto Modified)
Eggplant and Lamb Casserole with Yogurt Tahini Sauce (No Bread)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all fried or toasted bread. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Syrian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A deconstructed, keto-friendly version of the classic Syrian dish. Pan-fried or baked eggplant slices are layered with seasoned ground lamb and smothered in a creamy, tangy garlic-lemon yogurt-tahini sauce, garnished with toasted nuts. Crucially, no fried bread is included.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, ground lamb, onions, garlic, tahini, full-fat plain yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, pine nuts (for garnish), salt, pepper, traditional spices (e.g., allspice, cinnamon).
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit all fried or toasted bread. Ensure eggplant is pan-fried or baked, not deep-fried in a high-carb batter. Confirm no added sugar in the yogurt or tahini.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لفتة مقدوس، رجاءً بدون خبز مقلي أو محمص. تأكدوا أن الباذنجان مقلي بالمقلاة أو مشوي بالفرن، وليس مقلياً بعجينة. وتأكدوا من عدم وجود سكر مضاف في اللبن أو الطحينة.
For Fattet Makdous, omit fried/toasted bread. Ensure eggplant is pan-fried or baked, not deep-fried. Confirm no added sugar in yogurt or tahini.
Watch out for
Fried bread (if not omitted), deep-fried eggplant (if breaded), hidden sugar in tahini or yogurt, excessive onions/garlic, pine nuts in very large quantities.
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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