Jhinge Posto
Ridged Gourd with Poppy Seeds
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple, comforting Bengali vegetarian side dish featuring ridged gourd (jhinge) stir-fried with a dominant flavor of poppy seed (posto) paste, green chilies, and a tempering of nigella seeds (kalonji) in mustard oil.
Key ingredients
Ridged gourd (jhinge), poppy seeds (posto), green chilies, mustard oil, nigella seeds (kalonji), salt, turmeric (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potato, peas, pumpkin, or any form of sugar (e.g., jaggery) is added. Confirm it's prepared simply with specified ingredients.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
ঝিঙে পোস্ততে আলু, মটর, কুমড়ো বা কোনো রকম চিনি দেবেন না। শুধু নির্দিষ্ট উপকরণ দিয়ে সহজ ভাবে বানাবেন।
For Jhinge Posto, please confirm no potato, peas, pumpkin, or any sugar is added. Keep it simple.
Watch out for
Addition of high-carb vegetables like potato or peas, hidden sugar, sometimes served with rice (ensure ordered as a standalone dish).
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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