Bhaapa Paneer
Steamed Paneer with Mustard and Coconut
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Soft paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cubes steamed in a rich, pungent paste of mustard seeds, green chilies, and coconut. A simple yet flavorful preparation.
Key ingredients
Paneer, yellow and black mustard seeds, green chilies, coconut paste/grated coconut, mustard oil, turmeric, salt, nigella seeds (kalonji).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to balance the mustard's pungency. Confirm fresh paneer is used without starch coatings.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
ভাপা পনিরে চিনি দেবেন না। পনির টাটকা এবং কোনও ময়দার প্রলেপ ছাড়া কিনা, নিশ্চিত করবেন।
For Bhaapa Paneer, please no sugar. Confirm fresh paneer is used, without any starch coating.
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugar, especially if coconut paste is store-bought or mustard paste has sugar.
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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