Mushroom Korma (Keto Modified, No Sugar/Thickeners)
Creamy Mushroom Korma (Keto Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly specify no sugar, cornflour, cashew paste, or any other high-carb thickeners. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A mild and creamy preparation of mushrooms cooked in a rich, subtly spiced sauce based on yogurt or coconut milk. This keto version omits all sugar and high-carb thickeners.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms, cooking oil (ghee/mustard oil), yogurt/coconut milk, onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt.
How to make it keto
Strictly specify no sugar, cornflour, cashew paste, or any other high-carb thickeners. Request a base of heavy cream, coconut milk, or full-fat yogurt.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
মাশরুম কোরমা-তে চিনি, কর্নফ্লাওয়ার বা কাজু বাটা দেবেন না। এটি হেভি ক্রিম, নারকেলের দুধ বা ফুল ফ্যাট দই দিয়ে তৈরি করবেন।
For Mushroom Korma, no sugar, cornflour, or cashew paste. Please use heavy cream, coconut milk, or full-fat yogurt as base.
Watch out for
Traditional kormas often use cashew paste, cream, and sugar for richness and sweetness. Cornflour is also a common thickener.
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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