Paneer Bhuna
Spiced Dry-Fried Cottage Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potato or other starchy vegetables are added. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Cubes of firm paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a thick, dry, and spicy gravy made from a rich blend of onions, ginger, garlic, bell peppers, and various aromatic spices, characteristic of a 'bhuna' style preparation. This protein-rich dish is great for a keto diet.
Key ingredients
Paneer, onion, bell peppers, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, cooking oil/ghee, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potato or other starchy vegetables are added. Request minimal tomato if present, and confirm no sugar or flour for thickening the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
পনির ভুনাতে দয়া করে আলু বা অন্য কোনো শ্বেতসারযুক্ত সবজি দেবেন না। টমেটো কম দেবেন, এবং ঝোলে চিনি বা আটা ব্যবহার করবেন না।
For Paneer Bhuna, please no potato or starchy vegetables. Minimal tomato, and no sugar or flour for thickening.
Watch out for
Excessive onion/tomato, hidden sugars, thickening agents like flour or cornstarch.
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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