Shorshe Dim (Keto Modified)
Mustard Egg Curry (Keto, No Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes are added. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
Hard-boiled eggs cooked in a pungent and aromatic mustard-based gravy, a quintessential Bengali flavor. The keto modification involves omitting the potatoes commonly found in the 'dalna' or 'jhal' style egg curries, focusing purely on the creamy, spicy mustard sauce.
Key ingredients
Hard-boiled eggs, mustard oil, black mustard seeds (shorshe), green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, salt, a pinch of nigella seeds (kalonji).
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes are added. Request a generous amount of mustard oil for fat. Confirm no sugar or high-carb thickeners in the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
আলু দেবেন না। সর্ষের তেল বেশি করে দেবেন। গ্রেভিতে চিনি বা বেশি কার্বের থিকনার নেই তো?
No potatoes, please. Use generous mustard oil. Confirm no sugar or high-carb thickeners in the gravy.
Watch out for
Potatoes are a very common addition to egg curries. Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to balance mustard's pungency.
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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