Shorshe Maach (non-Ilish)
Mustard Fish Curry (e.g., Rohu, Katla)
Yes, with a tweak: request "minimal to no onion/tomato" in the gravy base, and explicitly confirm "no sugar added." Ensure extra mustard oil for fat content. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Bengali dishes.
What it is
A pungent and flavorful curry where other common Bengali fish (like Rohu or Katla) are cooked in a mustard paste gravy with green chilies, differing from Ilish in fish type and subtle preparation.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., Rohu, Katla), black mustard seeds (ground into a paste), green chilies, turmeric powder, mustard oil, salt, sometimes minimal amounts of onion or tomato paste for gravy thickening.
How to make it keto
Request "minimal to no onion/tomato" in the gravy base, and explicitly confirm "no sugar added." Ensure extra mustard oil for fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
সর্ষে মাছে পেঁয়াজ-টমেটো কম বা একদম দেবেন না। চিনি যেন না থাকে। সর্ষের তেল একটু বেশি দেবেন।
Shorshe Maach-এ পেঁয়াজ-টমেটো কম বা দেবেন না। চিনি মেশাবেন না। সর্ষের তেল একটু বেশি দেবেন।
Watch out for
Possible small amounts of onion/tomato used for gravy, hidden sugar (less common than in coconut curries, but possible for flavor balance).
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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