Chhanar Dalna
Bengali Paneer Curry
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Soft paneer (fresh cottage cheese) cubes cooked in a savory, aromatic Bengali gravy. The gravy is typically made with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions (optional in Niramish versions), green chilies, and a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Traditionally, paneer might be fried first. Gravy can be thickened with a tiny bit of flour, which needs to be avoided.
Key ingredients
Paneer, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala, ghee/oil, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are added. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used for thickening the gravy. Request minimal or no sugar. For a strictly 'Niramish' (no onion/garlic) version, confirm the restaurant uses a tomato-ginger base.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
ছানার ডালনায় আলু দেবেন না। ঝোলে ময়দা বা কর্নফ্লাওয়ার দেবেন না। চিনি কম বা একদম দেবেন না। এটা কি নিরামিষ, শুধু টমেটো-আদা দিয়ে তৈরি?
Chhanar Dalna-তে আলু দেবেন না। গ্রেভিতে ময়দা/কর্নস্টার্চ দেবেন না। চিনি কম/দেবেন না। এটা কি নিরামিষ, শুধু টমেটো-আদা দিয়ে?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some restaurant preparations. Potatoes, if added for bulk. Flour/cornstarch as thickeners. Onion content.
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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