Begun Posto
Eggplant with Poppy Seeds
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A rustic Bengali side dish where eggplant (begun) is cooked with a pungent paste of poppy seeds (posto), green chilies, and mustard oil. The eggplant is typically lightly fried or sautéed before being incorporated into the poppy seed mixture.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, poppy seeds (posto), green chilies, mustard oil, nigella seeds (kalonji), salt, turmeric (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potato, peas, or sugar is added to the preparation. Confirm no flour is used to thicken the 'posto' paste.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
বেগুন পোস্ততে আলু, মটর বা চিনি দেবেন না। পোস্ত পেস্ট ঘন করতে কোনো আটা ব্যবহার করবেন না।
For Begun Posto, please ensure no potato, peas, or sugar. Also, no flour to thicken the posto paste.
Watch out for
Addition of high-carb vegetables like potato or peas, hidden sugar for balancing flavors.
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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