Lau Chingri
Bottle Gourd and Prawn Curry
Yes, with a tweak: request "high prawn content and moderate bottle gourd" to prioritize protein and minimize vegetable carbs. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A light and comforting curry combining diced bottle gourd (lauki) with small prawns, delicately seasoned with panch phoron (Bengali five-spice blend) and green chilies.
Key ingredients
Bottle gourd (lauki), prawns, mustard oil, panch phoron, green chilies, turmeric powder, ginger paste.
How to make it keto
Request "high prawn content and moderate bottle gourd" to prioritize protein and minimize vegetable carbs. Ensure "no potatoes" are added and confirm "no sugar added" to balance flavors.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
লাউ চিংড়িতে চিংড়ি বেশি আর লাউ মাঝারি পরিমাণে দেবেন। আলু দেবেন না। চিনি একদম দেবেন না।
Lau Chingri-তে চিংড়ি বেশি আর লাউ মাঝারি পরিমাণে দেবেন। আলু দেবেন না। চিনি মেশাবেন না।
Watch out for
Bottle gourd in very large quantities (though relatively low carb per serving, restaurant portions can add up), potatoes (if added), hidden sugar for flavor.
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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