Chingri Jhuri Bhaja
Spiced Tiny Shrimp Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A dry, flavorful stir-fry made with small, often dried, shrimp (or very tiny fresh prawns) cooked with a generous amount of finely chopped onions, green chilies, and spices in mustard oil until aromatic and slightly crisp.
Key ingredients
Tiny shrimp/prawns, mustard oil, onions, green chilies, garlic paste, turmeric powder, salt, nigella seeds (kalonji).
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added. Confirm no hidden sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিংড়ি ঝুরি ভাজা-তে আলু বা অন্য কোনো শর্করাযুক্ত সবজি দেবেন না, আর চিনি ব্যবহার করবেন না।
For the Chingri Jhuri Bhaja, please ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added, and no hidden sugars.
Watch out for
Higher carb content due to significant use of onions. Potential for hidden sugar to balance flavor.
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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