Chingri diye Potol
Shrimp with Pointed Gourd Stir-fry (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potato. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A flavorful and light Bengali stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp (chingri) and pointed gourd (potol). This keto version omits potatoes and is prepared with a minimal amount of onion and no added sugar, focusing on the fresh produce and spices.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, pointed gourd, onion (minimal), ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, green chilies, mustard oil or ghee, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no potato. Specify minimal onion and absolutely no added sugar or high-carb thickeners. Ensure cooked in generous mustard oil or ghee.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিংড়ি দিয়ে পটোলে আলু দেবেন না। পেঁয়াজ কম দেবেন, চিনি বা ঘন করার কিছু একদম না। সর্ষের তেল বা ঘি বেশি দেবেন।
Chingri diye Potol, no potato. Minimal onion, no added sugar or thickeners. Please cook in generous mustard oil or ghee.
Watch out for
Onions, potential for hidden sugar in restaurant preparations.
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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