Potoler Dalna (without Potatoes)
Pointed Gourd Curry (Keto Modified, No Potatoes)
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A popular Bengali vegetarian curry featuring pointed gourd (potol) cooked in a lightly spiced gravy of onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. Modified to exclude potatoes for a keto-friendly option.
Key ingredients
Pointed gourd (Potol), mustard oil/ghee, onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, salt.
If you order it anyway
CRITICAL: Request NO potatoes. Confirm no added sugar to the gravy. Ask for minimal onion/tomato if possible to reduce carb content further.
If you order it anyway, say this (Bengali)
পটোলের ডালনাতে আলু দেবেন না। চিনি ছাড়া দেবেন, নিশ্চিত করবেন। পেঁয়াজ ও টমেটো খুব কম দেবেন।
Potoler Dalna, no potatoes please. Confirm no added sugar. Please use minimal onion and tomato.
Watch out for
Pointed gourd itself contains moderate carbs. Onions and tomatoes in the gravy contribute significantly to total carbs. Hidden sugars are a concern.
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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