Hansher Mangsho (No Aloo)
Bengali Duck Curry (No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes (aloo) and confirm no sugar is used in the gravy. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and robust curry made with tender duck meat, simmered in a rich gravy of onions, ginger, garlic, and traditional Bengali spices. Crucially, ensure no potatoes are added.
Key ingredients
Duck meat, onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies, mustard oil, garam masala, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes (aloo) and confirm no sugar is used in the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
হাঁসের মাংসতে আলু দেবেন না। আর ঝোলে চিনি ব্যবহার করা হয়নি তো?
For Hansher Mangsho, please no potatoes. Also, please confirm there is no sugar in the gravy.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a common addition. Restaurants might add a pinch of sugar for color/flavor balance. High onion/tomato content can contribute 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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