Kachki Macher Chorchori (Low Carb Vegetables)
Small Fish Stir-fry with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: strictly specify only low-carb vegetables (e.g., brinjal, potol, mulo, palong shaak, jhinge) and NO potatoes, pumpkin, peas, or chola dal. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful stir-fry of small fish (Kachki Mach) with a medley of low-carb vegetables. The dish is seasoned with panch phoron (Bengali five-spice blend), green chilies, and mustard oil.
Key ingredients
Kachki Mach (small fish), mustard oil, panch phoron, green chilies, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, selected low-carb vegetables (e.g., eggplant, pointed gourd, radishes, spinach).
How to make it keto
Strictly specify only low-carb vegetables (e.g., brinjal, potol, mulo, palong shaak, jhinge) and NO potatoes, pumpkin, peas, or chola dal. Confirm no sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
কাচকি মাছের চর্চরিতে শুধু বেগুন, পটল, মূলো, পালং শাক, ঝিঙে দেবেন। আলু, কুমড়ো, মটর, বা ছোলা ডাল দেবেন না। আর চিনি ব্যবহার করবেন না।
For Kachki Macher Chorchori, please use only low-carb vegetables like brinjal, potol, mulo, palong shaak, or jhinge. No potato, pumpkin, peas, or chola dal. And no sugar.
Watch out for
Many traditional chorchoris include high-carb vegetables like potatoes, pumpkin, or peas. Ensure these are omitted.
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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