Mutton Sukha
Dry Spiced Mutton Fry (No Gravy)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of mutton slow-cooked with a potent blend of Bengali spices, onions, ginger, and garlic until the moisture evaporates, resulting in a rich, dry, and intensely flavorful preparation. No potatoes or heavy gravy makes this ideal for keto.
Key ingredients
Mutton, onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, mustard oil, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, confirm no potatoes or any thickening agents (like flour) are used. Ensure it is a genuinely 'sukha' (dry) preparation with minimal gravy. Request minimal tomato paste if used.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
মাটন সুখা-তে আলু বা কোনো আটা দিয়ে ঘন করবেন না। এটা যেন শুকনো হয়, ঝোল কম থাকে। টমেটোও কম দেবেন।
For Mutton Sukha, please no potatoes or flour thickeners. Ensure it's a dry preparation with minimal gravy and minimal tomato.
Watch out for
Potatoes, hidden sugars in spice blends, excessive onion for thickening, sometimes tomato paste is used which can add carbs.
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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