Mutton Pasanda
Sliced Mutton in Rich Creamy Gravy
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
Tender slices of mutton (often flattened) cooked in a rich, mild, and creamy gravy made with yogurt, cream, ground nuts (almonds/cashews), and aromatic spices like cardamom and mace. A luxurious restaurant dish.
Key ingredients
Mutton slices, yogurt, cream, ground almonds/cashews, ginger-garlic paste, onion paste (minimal), green chilies, ghee, rose water, cardamom, mace, nutmeg, saffron (optional), salt.
If you order it anyway
Request "no sugar" and "no potatoes." Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used for thickening. Ask for "minimal onion paste" as ground nuts provide body.
If you order it anyway, say this (Bengali)
মাটন পাসান্দায় চিনি, আলু দেবেন না। ময়দা বা কর্নফ্লাওয়ার ব্যবহার করবেন না। পেঁয়াজ বাটা অল্প দেবেন।
For Mutton Pasanda, please no sugar or potatoes. Confirm no flour or cornstarch. Use minimal onion paste.
Watch out for
Ground almonds/cashews can be high carb in large quantities. Yogurt/cream add lactose carbs. Hidden sugar for sweetness or browning. Onion paste contributes carbs. Gravy thickness might imply flour/starch.
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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