Doi Begun
Eggplant in Yogurt Gravy
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Slices of eggplant, lightly fried until tender, then simmered in a tangy and savory gravy made from whisked yogurt, ginger, green chilies, and tempered with mustard seeds and other aromatic whole spices (Panch Phoron).
Key ingredients
Eggplant (begun), yogurt, mustard oil, ginger paste, green chilies, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, Panch Phoron (or mustard seeds/nigella seeds).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar. Served without rice or bread. Confirm only low-carb spices and no potato fillers are used.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
দই বেগুন-এ চিনি দেবেন না। ভাত বা রুটি ছাড়া পরিবেশন করবেন। শুধু কম কার্বোহাইড্রেট মসলা ও আলু ছাড়া তৈরি তো?
For Doi Begun, please add no sugar. Serve without rice or bread. Confirm only low-carb spices and no potato fillers are used.
Watch out for
Yogurt contains some carbohydrates. Potential hidden sugar in restaurant preparations. Fried eggplant absorbs oil, which is keto-friendly but adds calories.
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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