Payerar Mangsho Rosha
Bengali Pigeon Meat Curry (Payerar Mangsho Rosha)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, traditional Bengali curry made with pigeon meat, slow-cooked in a spicy gravy of onions, ginger, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander. The meat is tender and intensely flavorful.
Key ingredients
Pigeon meat, mustard oil, onions, ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, green chilies.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are added. Request minimal onion puree/paste to reduce carb content from vegetables, relying more on whole spices and fat.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
Payerar Mangsho Rosha-te alu debe na, ebong peyanj bata kom deben.
For the Payerar Mangsho Rosha, please add no potatoes and use minimal onion paste.
Watch out for
Significant use of onion paste for gravy thickening, potential for hidden sugar for balance, or addition of potatoes common in Bengali meat curries.
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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