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Mourala Macher Bhaja

Fried Mourala Fish

Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Bengali dishes.

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1gNet carbs

2gTotal carbs

1gFibre

30gProtein

35gFat

450Calories

What it is

Small, fresh Mourala fish, marinated simply with turmeric and salt, then pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy. A popular Bengali starter or side dish.

Key ingredients

Mourala fish, turmeric powder, salt, mustard oil for frying.

Optional tweaks

None needed; naturally keto-friendly.

Watch out for

Ensure no flour or breadcrumbs are used for coating (traditional preparation usually doesn't involve them).

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.