Bhetki Bhuna
Pan-Seared Barramundi Stir-fry (Bengali Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added to the stir-fry. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Firm fillets of Bhetki (Barramundi) fish pan-seared and then gently stir-fried in a flavorful, dry masala of onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, and other aromatic Bengali spices. A robust and savory preparation.
Key ingredients
Bhetki fish fillets, onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, mustard oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are added to the stir-fry. Request minimal use of tomatoes as they add carbs. Confirm it's a dry 'bhuna' style, not a gravy, to avoid hidden thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
ভেটকি ভুনায় আলু দেবেন না। টমেটো খুব কম দেবেন। এটা শুকনো ভুনা হবে, ঝোল বা ঘন করার কিছু দেবেন না।
Bhetki Bhuna, no potatoes. Minimal tomatoes, please. Make it dry bhuna style, no gravy or thickeners.
Watch out for
Onions and potentially small amounts of tomato can add carbs. A pinch of sugar might be added to balance flavors in some restaurant preparations; confirm its omission.
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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