Doi Chingri
Prawns in Yogurt Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: request full-fat, unsweetened plain yogurt. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent prawns cooked in a delicate, tangy gravy made primarily from full-fat plain yogurt, ginger, garlic, and green chilies, often finished with a hint of ghee. It's a milder, yet flavorful Bengali preparation, adaptable for keto.
Key ingredients
Prawns, plain yogurt (full fat), ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, mustard oil/ghee, turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request full-fat, unsweetened plain yogurt. Confirm no sugar is added to balance the tang. Ensure no onion paste with hidden starch. Restaurant portions might use more yogurt than ideal; consider portion control or request less gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
দই চিংড়ির জন্য, দয়া করে ফুল-ফ্যাট, মিষ্টি ছাড়া দই ব্যবহার করবেন। চিনি বা পেঁয়াজ পেস্টের সাথে আটা দেবেন না। ঝোল কম করে দেবেন।
For Doi Chingri, please use full-fat, unsweetened plain yogurt. No added sugar and no onion paste with hidden starch. Less gravy please.
Watch out for
Sweetened yogurt, hidden sugar to balance tang, excessive onion/garlic paste which 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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