Chicken Dak Bungalow (Keto Modified with Eggs, No Potatoes)
Chicken Dak Bungalow with Eggs (Potato-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request to omit potatoes entirely. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and hearty colonial-era chicken curry, traditionally cooked with whole hard-boiled eggs and potatoes. This keto-modified version explicitly omits the potatoes, focusing on succulent chicken pieces in a thick, spicy gravy with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and whole spices, garnished with hard-boiled eggs.
Key ingredients
Chicken, hard-boiled eggs, onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, tomato, yogurt, ghee/oil, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, bay leaf, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, salt, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request to omit potatoes entirely. Ensure no added sugar. Served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিকেন ডাক বাংলো-তে আলু একেবারেই দেবেন না এবং চিনি ব্যবহার করবেন না। ভাত বা রুটি ছাড়া পরিবেশন করবেন।
For Chicken Dak Bungalow, please omit potatoes completely and add no sugar. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Significant amount of onion and tomato, potential hidden sugar in restaurant preparations. Yogurt adds minor carbs. Potatoes are a standard inclusion, requiring explicit removal.
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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