Dharosh Bhuna
Okra Bhuna (Dry Stir-fry)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A dry, robust stir-fry of okra (dharosh) cooked with finely chopped onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and common Bengali spices like turmeric and cumin. The 'bhuna' style ensures a deep flavor as the okra is cooked down with the spices, resulting in a rich, non-gravy side dish.
Key ingredients
Okra, mustard oil, onions (small amount), ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure minimal onions for stricter keto. Confirm no potatoes or other higher-carb vegetables are mixed in. Request generous oil for cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
পেঁয়াজ কম দেবেন। আলু বা অন্য বেশি কার্বের সবজি মেশাবেন না। তেল বেশি করে দেবেন।
Minimize onions. No potatoes or other high-carb vegetables mixed in. Please use generous oil.
Watch out for
Excessive onions. Sometimes a pinch of sugar is added to vegetable dishes to balance flavors.
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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