Palong Shaak diye Mushroom Bhuna
Spinach and Mushroom Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A healthy and savory dry or semi-dry stir-fry featuring fresh spinach and mushrooms, cooked with a light tempering of ginger, garlic, green chilies, and basic Bengali spices like turmeric and cumin.
Key ingredients
Spinach, mushrooms (e.g., button or oyster), onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, mustard oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are included. Request minimal use of onion if carb intake is very strict.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
পালং শাক দিয়ে মাশরুম ভুনায় আলু বা অন্য কোনো হাই-কার্ব সবজি দেবেন না। পেঁয়াজ খুব কম দেবেন।
Palong Shaak diye Mushroom Bhuna, no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables. Minimal onion, please.
Watch out for
Onions contribute some carbs. Spinach and mushrooms are generally low carb, but quantities matter in restaurant portions.
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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