Murgi Posto
Chicken with Poppy Seed Paste
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique Bengali chicken curry where chicken pieces are cooked in a creamy, nutty gravy primarily made from poppy seed paste (posto). The dish often includes green chilies, onions, ginger, garlic, and a minimal set of spices, allowing the poppy seed flavor to dominate. It's a dryer, thicker curry compared to a jhol.
Key ingredients
Chicken, poppy seeds, onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, mustard oil, turmeric powder, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added. Request no sugar. Poppy seeds themselves contain some carbs, but are generally low enough for keto in moderate portions.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
মুরগি পোস্ততে আলু বা অন্য কোনো সবজি দেবেন না। চিনি একদম দেবেন না।
Murgi Posto-তে আলু বা অন্য সবজি দেবেন না। চিনি মেশাবেন না।
Watch out for
Poppy seeds contribute to carbs, especially in large quantities. Onion content. Hidden sugar.
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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