Kankrar Rosha
Crab in Rich Bengali Gravy
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A rich and flavorful Bengali crab curry, slow-cooked in a generous amount of oil or ghee with a complex blend of traditional spices like ginger, garlic, onions, green chilies, cumin, coriander, and garam masala, creating a thick, aromatic gravy.
Key ingredients
Crab (claws and body), ginger paste, garlic paste, onion, green chilies, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cooking oil/ghee, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the gravy. Confirm no potato or other starchy vegetables are used.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
কাঁকড়ার রোশায় চিনি দেবেন না, আর আলু বা অন্য শ্বেতসারযুক্ত সবজি বাদ দেবেন।
For Kankrar Rosha, please ensure no sugar is added to the gravy. Also, confirm no potato or other starchy vegetables are used.
Watch out for
Restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to balance flavors. Onion quantity should be moderate.
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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