Potoler Korma (Keto Modified)
Pointed Gourd Korma (Keto Modified, no Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: request "no potatoes" and "no sugar." Confirm no flour/starch for thickening. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pointed gourds (potol) cooked in a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced Korma-style gravy, often made with yogurt, cream, and a paste of nuts (cashews, almonds). It's a flavorful vegetarian side dish.
Key ingredients
Pointed gourd, yogurt, cream, cashew/almond paste, ginger-garlic paste, onion (minimal, for paste), green chilies, ghee, cardamom, mace, salt.
How to make it keto
Request "no potatoes" and "no sugar." Confirm no flour/starch for thickening. Ask for "minimal onion" and "controlled cashew/almond paste" to manage carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
পোটলের কোরমাতে আলু, চিনি দেবেন না। ময়দা বা স্টার্চ ব্যবহার করবেন না। অল্প পেঁয়াজ, অল্প কাজু বা বাদাম বাটা দেবেন।
For Potoler Korma, no potatoes, no sugar. Confirm no flour/starch. Use minimal onion and controlled cashew/almond paste.
Watch out for
Pointed gourd itself contains carbs. Cashew/almond paste can be a significant carb source. Yogurt/cream lactose. Hidden sugar. Onion paste.
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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