Jhinge Chingri
Ridge Gourd and Prawn Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A light and subtly flavored stir-fry featuring tender ridge gourd (jhinge) and small prawns, cooked with a simple tempering of kalonji (nigella seeds), green chilies, and a touch of turmeric in mustard oil. It's often a watery preparation due to the gourd.
Key ingredients
Ridge gourd (jhinge), prawns, kalonji, green chilies, turmeric powder, mustard oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added. Request it to be cooked as a simple stir-fry without heavy gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
ঝিঙে চিংড়িতে আলু বা অন্য কোনো হাই-কার্ব সবজি দেবেন না। এটা শুধু ভাজা ভাজা করবেন, বেশি ঝোল দেবেন না।
Jhinge Chingri, no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables. Please make it a simple stir-fry, not heavy gravy.
Watch out for
Ridge gourd is very low in carbs, but some carbs come from the prawns and spices. A restaurant might add a small amount of onion or tomato base, which would increase 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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