Chingri Malai Curry
Prawn Coconut Curry
Yes, with a tweak: request "minimal onion" to reduce carb load from the base. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent prawns cooked in a creamy, mildly spiced coconut milk gravy, a quintessential Bengali delicacy known for its delicate flavors.
Key ingredients
Prawns, thick coconut milk, onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, mustard oil/ghee, bay leaf, cinnamon, green cardamom.
How to make it keto
Request "minimal onion" to reduce carb load from the base. Crucially, confirm "no sugar added," as sweetening is common in coconut milk curries to balance flavors.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিংড়ি মালাই কারিতে পেঁয়াজ কম দেবেন। আর, নিশ্চিত করুন এতে যেন চিনি না থাকে।
Chingri Malai Curry-তে পেঁয়াজ কম দেবেন। চিনি মেশাবেন না, নিশ্চিত করুন।
Watch out for
Onions used in large quantities for gravy, hidden sugar (very common in Bengali coconut milk dishes), sometimes potatoes are added to extend the dish.
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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