Kasundi Murgi
Chicken in Mango Mustard Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the Kasundi itself does not contain added sugar (authentic Kasundi typically does not, but always good to check). About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique Bengali chicken curry where chicken pieces are cooked in a potent and tangy sauce made primarily from 'Kasundi' – a fermented Bengali mustard sauce with a hint of green mango. The flavor is sharp, spicy, and deeply aromatic.
Key ingredients
Chicken, Kasundi (Bengali mustard sauce with mango), mustard oil, onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric, red chili powder, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure the Kasundi itself does not contain added sugar (authentic Kasundi typically does not, but always good to check). Request no additional sugar in the curry. Confirm no potato or other high-carb vegetables are included.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
দয়া করে নিশ্চিত করুন কাসুন্দিতে চিনি নেই এবং কারিতে অতিরিক্ত চিনি দেবেন না। আলু বা উচ্চ-কার্ব সবজি যেন না থাকে।
Confirm Kasundi and curry have no added sugar. No potatoes or high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Some commercial Kasundi brands might contain trace sugars. Onion content can add up.
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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