Doi Maach
Fish in Yogurt Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fragrant and mildly spiced fish curry where fish (often Rui or Katla) is cooked in a rich, creamy gravy made with whisked yogurt, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and aromatic whole spices like cardamom and cinnamon. Served without rice.
Key ingredients
Rui/Katla fish, yogurt, mustard oil/ghee, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, onion, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar. Served without rice or other high-carb accompaniments. Gravy should be naturally thickened by reduction, not flour or cornstarch.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
দই মাছে চিনি দেবেন না। ভাত বা অন্য কোনো কার্বোহাইড্রেটযুক্ত পদ ছাড়া পরিবেশন করবেন। গ্রেভি ময়দা বা কর্নস্টার্চ দিয়ে ঘন করবেন না।
For Doi Maach, please add no sugar. Serve without rice or high-carb sides. Gravy should be naturally thickened, no flour or cornstarch.
Watch out for
Yogurt itself contains some carbohydrates, heavy use of onion in gravy, potential hidden sugar, potential thickeners if not specified.
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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