Kosha Mangsho
Dry Mutton Curry
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request "no potatoes" (a common addition) and "minimal onion" or "onion paste only, no chunky pieces." Confirm no sugar is added, as it's sometimes used… About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, slow-cooked, relatively dry mutton curry, intensely flavored with a blend of aromatic spices, often prepared for special occasions.
Key ingredients
Mutton, onion, ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, mustard oil/ghee, bay leaf, cinnamon, green cardamom, cloves.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request "no potatoes" (a common addition) and "minimal onion" or "onion paste only, no chunky pieces." Confirm no sugar is added, as it's sometimes used for browning or flavor balance.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
কোশা মাংসে আলু দেবেন না। পেঁয়াজ একদম কম দেবেন অথবা শুধু বাটা পেঁয়াজ দেবেন। চিনি ব্যবহার করবেন না।
Kosha Mangsho-তে আলু দেবেন না। পেঁয়াজ কম বা শুধু বাটা দেবেন। চিনি মেশাবেন না।
Watch out for
Heavy use of finely chopped or pureed onions forming the gravy base, hidden sugar (often added for caramelization or to balance tang), potatoes (frequently added as a filler).
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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