Chitol Macher Kalia (Keto Modified)
Clown Knifefish Kalia (Keto Modified, no Potatoes/Peas)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request "no potatoes" and "no peas." Ask for "minimal tomato and onion" to control carb count. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and spicy curry featuring Chitol fish (Clown Knifefish) cooked in a thick, aromatic onion-ginger-garlic-tomato gravy. Modified to be keto by ensuring no potatoes or peas, and requesting minimal tomato and onion for a lower carb count. The gravy primarily derives its body from slowly cooked aromatics.
Key ingredients
Chitol fish, onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, mustard oil/ghee, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request "no potatoes" and "no peas." Ask for "minimal tomato and onion" to control carb count. Verify no sugar is added to the gravy. Ensure no starch or flour thickeners are used.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিতল মাছের কালিয়াতে আলু, মটর দেবেন না। অল্প টমেটো, পেঁয়াজ দেবেন। গ্রেভিতে চিনি, ময়দা বা অন্য কোনো ঘন করার উপাদান ব্যবহার করবেন না, জানাবেন।
For Chitol Macher Kalia, please no potatoes or peas. Use minimal tomato and onion. Confirm no sugar, starch, or flour in the gravy.
Watch out for
High amount of onions/tomatoes used for gravy base can increase carbs. Hidden sugar is a common risk in restaurant gravies. Starch/flour thickeners if not specified.
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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