Chingri Bhorta
Spicy Mashed Prawns
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A simple yet incredibly flavorful mashed prawn dish, made by steaming or lightly cooking prawns and then mashing them with raw mustard oil, finely chopped onions, green chilies, and fresh coriander leaves for a pungent, spicy kick.
Key ingredients
Prawns, onion, green chilies, fresh coriander leaves, mustard oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Confirm no potato or other starchy binders are added, though traditional bhorta usually does not include them.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিংড়ি ভর্তায় আলু বা অন্য কোনো স্টার্চি বাইন্ডার দেবেন না, নিশ্চিত করবেন।
Chingri Bhorta, please confirm no potato or other starchy binders are added.
Watch out for
Minimal carb risk from the small amount of onion and chilies. Ensure no sugar is added.
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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