Jhinge Bhaja
Ridge Gourd Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced ridge gourd (jhinge) shallow-fried or stir-fried with minimal spices, often just turmeric and salt, resulting in a simple and light vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Ridge gourd, mustard oil, turmeric powder, salt, green chilies (optional), nigella seeds (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breading is used for frying. Confirm no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are mixed in.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
এটা ময়দা বা বেসন ছাড়া ভাজবেন। আর, আলু বা অন্য কোনো শর্করাযুক্ত সবজি মেশাবেন না।
Please fry without flour or breading. Also, ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are mixed in.
Watch out for
Potential for a light flour coating, although not traditional for plain bhaja.
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.
More on the Bengali menuAll 253 Bengali dishes ›
