Being on a keto diet can be very monotonous and dull for vegetarians (Read as Indian Vegetarians). A vegetarian diet does not offer much options that are carbohydrate free/low unlike non vegetarian foods like eggs, meat, fish etc. Here is a curry (Indian Cuisine) made from full cream to make eating more satisfying and contenting for those on veg keto diet. One can have it along with keto pancake / bread or enjoy with rajgira/ragi chappatti (Indian Flat Bread made from amaranth grain)
The Ketogenic diet also called as the Keto diet for short has many synonyms, like low carb diet, Low carb High Fat diet or High Fat diet. It is unlike the high protein diets which concentrate on high protein intake as low carbs and moderate fats. The Keto diet majorly comprises of fat, as high as 70%of the total calorie requirement with the carb content restricted to not more 20 gms per day. Being on a keto diet can be very monotonous and dull for vegetarians (Read as Indian Vegetarians). A vegetarian diet does not offer much options that are carbohydrate free/low unlike non-vegetarian foods like eggs, meat, fish etc.
Here’s a curry (Indian Cuisine) made from full cream (removed from boiled milk) providing less 1 gm of carbohydrate per serving, 120 Kcals and 12 gms of fat
Ingredients
Full cream – 20 grams
Onion, diced – 35 grams
Green chilli, diced – 1
Turmeric powder – a pinch
red chilli powder – a pinch
Garam masala (ground Indian Spices), salt as per taste
Oil, for cooking – 2 teaspoons
Method
Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion and green chillies. Sauté for few seconds till the onion becomes translucent.
Add salt, red chili powder, ground spices and turmeric powder. Cook for 2 minutes on medium flame.
Add the cream and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook as the cream starts to release ghee.
Serve with keto pancake / bread or rajgira/ragi chappatti (Indian Flat Bread made from amaranth grain).
To learn more Keto Recipes click Keto Pancake or Keto Bread
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