Keto Macher Kochuri Filling (Fish Patties)
Bengali Spiced Fish Patties (Keto Modified, no pastry)
Yes, with a tweak: request ONLY the filling, shaped into patties and pan-fried, omitting any flour, breadcrumbs, or potato as a binder/filler. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Flavorful, pan-fried fish patties made from spiced fish mince, onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and aromatic Bengali spices. This is the savory filling traditionally used in a 'Macher Kochuri' (fish-stuffed fried bread), prepared without the carb-heavy pastry.
Key ingredients
Deboned fish (e.g., Rohu, Katla), mustard oil, onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, coriander leaves, roasted cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, lemon juice.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request ONLY the filling, shaped into patties and pan-fried, omitting any flour, breadcrumbs, or potato as a binder/filler. Confirm pan-fried in oil, not deep-fried in breading.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
মাছের কচুরির শুধু পুরটা দেবেন, প্যাটির মতো করে তেলে ভাজা। ময়দা, ব্রেডক্রাম্ব, আলু বা ডিপ-ফ্রাই করবেন না।
For Macher Kochuri, please give only the filling, shaped as patties, pan-fried. No flour, breadcrumbs, potato, or deep-frying.
Watch out for
Risk of high-carb binders (potato, breadcrumbs, flour). Ensure explicit request for 'only the filling, no carbs'. Small amount of carbs from onions.
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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