Kakra Jhal
Spicy Crab Curry
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A fiery and aromatic Bengali crab curry where tender crab pieces are cooked in a thick, spicy gravy made with a base of onion, ginger, garlic, and a blend of traditional Bengali spices, typically in mustard oil.
Key ingredients
Crab, onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, mustard oil, salt, minimal tomatoes.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or potato is added to the curry. Request a focus on fresh spices over pre-made pastes that might contain fillers.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
কাঁকড়া ঝালে চিনি বা আলু দেবেন না নিশ্চিত করুন। রেডিমেড পেস্টের বদলে টাটকা মশলা ব্যবহার করবেন।
For Kakra Jhal, please confirm no sugar or potato. Use fresh spices, not pre-made pastes with fillers.
Watch out for
Small amounts of hidden sugar in the gravy, excessive onion/tomato in the base, thickening agents (rare in authentic jhal but possible).
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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