Chicken Bhuna
Pan-Fried/Dry Chicken Curry
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request "no potatoes" (a common addition) and "minimal onion" or "onion paste only, no chunky pieces." Confirm no sugar is added, as it's sometimes used… About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, semi-dry chicken preparation where chicken pieces are slow-cooked in a thick, intensely flavored gravy with minimal liquid.
Key ingredients
Chicken, onion, ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, mustard oil/ghee, bay leaf, cinnamon, green cardamom.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request "no potatoes" (a common addition) and "minimal onion" or "onion paste only, no chunky pieces." Confirm no sugar is added, as it's sometimes used for browning or flavor balance.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিকেন ভুনায় আলু দেবেন না। পেঁয়াজ কম বা শুধু বাটা দেবেন। চিনি ব্যবহার করবেন না।
Chicken Bhuna-তে আলু দেবেন না। পেঁয়াজ কম বা শুধু বাটা পেঁয়াজ ব্যবহার করবেন। চিনি মেশাবেন না।
Watch out for
Heavy use of onions for gravy, hidden sugar (often added for caramelization or to balance tang), potatoes (commonly added as a filler).
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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