Chingri Bhuna
Prawns Cooked Dry with Spices
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal tomato and ensure no added sugar (often used to balance acidity in bhuna/kosha dishes). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent prawns cooked 'bhuna' style, meaning stir-fried and slow-cooked in a thick, rich gravy made from caramelized onions, ginger, garlic, minimal tomatoes, and a blend of robust Bengali spices until the oil separates. Very little liquid in the final dish.
Key ingredients
Prawns, mustard oil/ghee, onions (finely chopped/paste), ginger paste, garlic paste, tomatoes (minimal, chopped/pureed), green chilies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt.
How to make it keto
Request minimal tomato and ensure no added sugar (often used to balance acidity in bhuna/kosha dishes).
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিংড়ি ভুনায় কম টমেটো দেবেন এবং চিনি একদম দেবেন না।
For Chingri Bhuna, please use minimal tomato and ensure no added sugar.
Watch out for
Excessive onions and tomatoes, hidden sugar for caramelization/balancing acidity.
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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