Macher Dim er Bora (Keto Modified)
Fish Roe Fritters (Keto Modified, no Flour/Binders)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request "no gram flour," "no rice flour," or any other starchy binders. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Fritters made from fish roe (often Rohu or Katla), mixed with finely chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and Bengali spices, then shallow-fried until crispy. Modified to be keto by omitting any flour or starchy binders.
Key ingredients
Fish roe, onions (finely chopped), green chilies, ginger paste, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, egg (as binder if needed), mustard oil (for frying), salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request "no gram flour," "no rice flour," or any other starchy binders. Ask to use egg as a binder if necessary.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
মাছের ডিমের বড়াতে বেসন, চালগুঁড়ো বা অন্য কোনো শ্বেতসারযুক্ত বাইন্ডার ব্যবহার করবেন না। দরকার হলে ডিম দিয়ে বাইন্ড করুন।
For Macher Dim er Bora, please use no gram flour, rice flour, or starchy binders. Use egg as a binder if necessary.
Watch out for
Finely chopped onions are a carb source. Some restaurants might add a small amount of flour for binding without being asked.
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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