Potol Posto
Pointed Gourd with Poppy Seed Paste
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful vegetarian dish featuring pointed gourds (potol) cooked with a rich, nutty poppy seed paste, green chilies, and a hint of mustard oil and nigella seeds. It's typically a dry-ish preparation, naturally low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Pointed gourd (potol), poppy seed paste (posto), mustard oil, green chilies, turmeric, salt, nigella seeds (kalonji).
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 পোস্ত-তে আলু বা অন্য কোনো কার্বোহাইড্রেটযুক্ত সবজি দেবেন না, আর চিনি ব্যবহার করবেন না। ভাত বা রুটি ছাড়া পরিবেশন করবেন।
For Potol Posto, please add no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables, and no sugar. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Poppy seeds contain some carbohydrates, but pointed gourd is low carb. Potential hidden sugar. Sometimes potato is added to chorchoris, so confirm its 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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