Keto Lau Ghonto (No Dal)
Bottle Gourd Stir-fry (Keto, No Lentils)
Yes, with a tweak: request no chana dal (lentils) or any other legumes. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A traditional Bengali preparation of bottle gourd (lauki/lau) cooked with mild spices, but explicitly modified for keto by omitting the customary chana dal (lentils) and potatoes. It's a light and flavorful vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Bottle gourd, ginger, green chilies, turmeric, cumin powder, bay leaf, dry red chili, mustard oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no chana dal (lentils) or any other legumes. No potatoes. No added sugar. Cooked simply with spices and oil.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
কেটো লাউ ঘন্টোর জন্য, দয়া করে ছোলার ডাল বা অন্য কোনো ডাল দেবেন না। আলু বা চিনিও নয়। শুধু মশলা আর তেল দিয়ে রান্না করবেন।
For Keto Lau Ghonto, please no chana dal or any other lentils. No potatoes and no added sugar. Cook with just spices and oil.
Watch out for
Traditional versions often contain high-carb lentils; ensuring their omission is key.
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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