Chingri Matha Bhorta
Prawn Head Mash/Relish
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A spicy and savory relish made from mashed prawn heads, often shallow-fried with onions, garlic, and green chilies. It's a rustic and flavorful side dish, prized for its intense seafood taste.
Key ingredients
Prawn heads, mustard oil, onion, garlic, green chilies, dried red chilies, salt, turmeric, cilantro.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no starchy fillers (like potato) are added, which is generally not authentic for this dish. Request extra oil if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিংড়ি মাথা ভর্তাতে আলু বা অন্য কোনো স্টার্চি ফিলিং দেবেন না নিশ্চিত করুন। তেল একটু বেশি করে দেবেন, প্লিজ।
For Chingri Matha Bhorta, please confirm no starchy fillers like potato are added. And extra oil, please.
Watch out for
Rarely, a small amount of potato might be added as a binder, but this is uncommon for authentic versions. Ensure no sugar is used.
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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