Paneer Posto
Paneer with Poppy Seed Paste
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Creamy paneer cubes cooked in a rich, nutty poppy seed (posto) paste with green chilies and a hint of mustard oil. A simple yet flavorful vegetarian dish.
Key ingredients
Paneer, poppy seeds (posto), green chilies, mustard oil/ghee, kalonji (nigella seeds), turmeric powder, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added. Confirm the paneer is fried in ghee or mustard oil, not high-carb coatings.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
পনির পোস্ততে চিনি দেবেন না। পনির কি ঘি বা সরিষার তেলে ভাজা হয়েছে, কোনো শ্বেতসার জাতীয় কোটিং ছাড়া?
No sugar in the Paneer Posto, please. Is the paneer fried in ghee or mustard oil, without any high-carb coating?
Watch out for
Hidden sugars (though less common in posto dishes). Poppy seeds contain some carbs, but in a typical serving, it's manageable.
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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