Pathar Mangsher Korma
Goat Korma
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal onion paste. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Bengali food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, creamy, and mildly spiced Bengali-style korma featuring tender goat meat. Unlike the darker, spicier curries, this korma uses yogurt or cream and cashew/almond paste for a luxurious, pale gravy.
Key ingredients
Mutton (goat meat), yogurt/cream, cashew paste, almond paste, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, ghee/oil, minimal onion paste (for thickening).
How to make it keto
Request minimal onion paste. Ensure no sugar is added. Ask for no potatoes. Focus on cream/yogurt and nut pastes for thickness.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
পাঠার মাংসের কোরমাতে আলু বা চিনি দেবেন না, প্লিজ। পেঁয়াজ পেস্ট কম ব্যবহার করবেন।
For Pathar Mangsher Korma, no potatoes or sugar, please. Use minimal onion paste.
Watch out for
Excessive onion paste. Sugar added for sweetness/browning. Potential for cornstarch or flour as a thickener. Inclusion of potatoes.
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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