Dharosh Shorshe
Okra Mustard Curry
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Okra (ladyfinger) stir-fried and then simmered in a distinctively pungent and flavorful mustard-based gravy, seasoned with green chilies, a touch of turmeric, and often nigella seeds, embodying authentic Bengali flavors.
Key ingredients
Okra, Mustard paste (shorshe bata), Green chilies, Turmeric powder, Mustard oil, Salt, Nigella seeds (kalonji).
If you order it anyway
Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are included. Request no added sugar.
If you order it anyway, say this (Bengali)
ধেড়স সর্ষেতে আলু বা অন্য কোনো বেশি কার্বের সবজি এবং চিনি দেবেন না, প্লিজ।
For Dharosh Shorshe, no potatoes, high-carb vegetables, or added sugar, please.
Watch out for
Use of potatoes or significant onion for gravy, small amounts of poppy seeds (if used) can add carbs.
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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