Paneer Korma (Keto Modified, No Sugar/Thickeners)
Creamy Paneer Korma (Keto Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, cornflour, or cashew paste. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cubes of fresh paneer (Indian cheese) simmered in a luxurious, mildly spiced, and creamy sauce. This keto modification ensures no sugar or high-carb thickeners are used, relying on dairy or coconut for creaminess.
Key ingredients
Paneer, cooking oil (ghee/mustard oil), yogurt/heavy cream/coconut milk, onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar, cornflour, or cashew paste. Confirm creaminess comes from heavy cream, full-fat yogurt, or coconut milk.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
পনির কোরমা-তে চিনি, কর্নফ্লাওয়ার বা কাজু বাটা দেবেন না। এটি হেভি ক্রিম, ফুল ফ্যাট দই বা নারকেলের দুধ দিয়ে তৈরি করবেন।
For Paneer Korma, no sugar, cornflour, or cashew paste. Please use heavy cream, full-fat yogurt, or coconut milk for creaminess.
Watch out for
Like mushroom korma, traditional recipes can contain cashew paste, sugar, and flour-based thickeners.
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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