Hünkar Beğendi (Keto Patlıcan Beğendi)
Lamb Stew with Smoked Cauliflower and Eggplant Puree
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the 'beğendi' (eggplant puree) to be made without flour (unsuz beğendi). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic 'Sultan's Delight' dish featuring a rich and tender slow-cooked lamb stew served atop a creamy, smoky puree. The traditional beğendi (puree) is modified to be made from roasted eggplant and cauliflower, thickened with butter and cheese, rather than flour.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, tomatoes, onions, peppers, olive oil, eggplant, cauliflower, butter, cheese (kaşar or similar), heavy cream, garlic, spices.
How to make it keto
Crucially, explicitly request the 'beğendi' (eggplant puree) to be made without flour (unsuz beğendi). Confirm it's made with butter, cream, and optionally cheese for thickening. Omit any carb-heavy sides like rice.
Watch out for
Traditional beğendi uses a flour-based roux for thickening. Ensure the kitchen omits flour entirely. Hidden sugar in tomato paste/sauce for the lamb stew.
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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