Kochu diye Chingri (Keto Modified)
Taro Corm and Prawn Curry (Keto Modified, no Potatoes/Lentils)
No, skip this one: about 19g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Prawns cooked with chunks of taro corm (kochu) in a flavorful Bengali gravy, often with mustard paste and coconut. It has a unique texture and earthy flavor. Modified for keto by ensuring no starchy additions like potatoes or lentils.
Key ingredients
Prawns, taro corms (kochu), onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, mustard paste, coconut milk (optional), mustard oil/ghee, salt.
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request "no potatoes" and "no lentils" (e.g., cholar dal). Ask for "minimal onion" and confirm "no sugar." Portion control for taro corms is important.
If you order it anyway, say this (Bengali)
কচু দিয়ে চিংড়িতে আলু বা ডাল দেবেন না। অল্প পেঁয়াজ দেবেন এবং চিনি নেই জানাবেন।
For Kochu diye Chingri, please no potatoes or lentils. Use minimal onion and confirm no sugar.
Watch out for
Taro corms are starchy and contribute significantly to carbs; their quantity must be limited. Onions, coconut milk, and hidden sugar are also risks. Some restaurants may use cholar dal for texture, which must be avoided.
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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