Chitol Macher Peti Bhaja
Pan-Fried Chitol Fish Belly
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Thick slices of Chitol fish belly, marinated simply with turmeric and salt, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. Chitol is a river fish highly prized in Bengali cuisine for its distinct flavor and firm texture.
Key ingredients
Chitol fish belly, turmeric powder, salt, mustard oil for frying.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breading is used for coating. Request generous mustard oil for frying.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
চিতল মাছের পেটি ভাজাতে ময়দা বা ব্রেডিং দেবেন না, প্লিজ। ভাজার জন্য সর্ষের তেল বেশি করে দেবেন।
For Chitol Macher Peti Bhaja, no flour or breading for coating, please. Fry it with generous mustard oil.
Watch out for
Potential use of minimal rice flour or gram flour as a binder/coating if not explicitly requested to omit. Some restaurants might pre-marinate with a pinch of sugar (unlikely for Bhaja).
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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