Chhana Bhorta
Spiced Mashed Paneer
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A rustic and refreshing mashed paneer dish, seasoned with raw onions, green chilies, and pungent mustard oil. Typically served cold or at room temperature.
Key ingredients
Fresh chhana (crumbled paneer), raw onion, green chilies, mustard oil, salt, coriander leaves.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb fillers are added to the bhorta.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
ছানার ভর্তায় আলু বা অন্য কোনও শর্করাযুক্ত জিনিস মেশাবেন না, নিশ্চিত করবেন।
For Chhana Bhorta, please confirm no potatoes or other high-carb fillers are added.
Watch out for
Overuse of onions can increase carb count.
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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