Patal Chingri
Pointed Gourd and Prawn Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A savory and mildly spiced stir-fry featuring pointed gourds (patal/potol) and small prawns (chingri), cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, and a hint of turmeric and cumin. A simple yet delicious combination of protein and low-carb vegetable.
Key ingredients
Pointed gourd (patal), prawns (chingri), mustard oil, onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric, cumin powder, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are added. Ensure no added sugar. Served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
পটল চিংড়ি-তে আলু বা অন্য কোনো কার্বোহাইড্রেটযুক্ত সবজি দেবেন না, আর চিনি ব্যবহার করবেন না। ভাত বা রুটি ছাড়া পরিবেশন করবেন।
For Patal Chingri, please add no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables, and no sugar. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Onion content in the stir-fry base, potential hidden sugar. Sometimes potato or other root vegetables are added to stir-fries, requiring confirmation of omission.
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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