Mangsher Nola Rosha
Bengali Mutton Bone Marrow & Bone Curry (Mangsher Nola Rosha)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, which are very commonly added to this dish. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A deeply flavorful and rich Bengali curry made from mutton leg bones, prized for their marrow, slow-cooked in a spicy and aromatic gravy. The slow cooking extracts maximum flavor and gelatin, resulting in a luxurious, nourishing dish.
Key ingredients
Mutton leg bones with marrow, mustard oil, onions, ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, green chilies, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, which are very commonly added to this dish. Request minimal onion paste for gravy thickening to keep carb count low.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
Mangsher Nola Rosha-te alu debe na, ebong jhol-e peyanj bata kom debe.
For Mangsher Nola Rosha, please add no potatoes and use minimal onion paste for the gravy.
Watch out for
High risk of potatoes being included. Excessive onion paste for gravy. Hidden sugar might be used.
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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