Shorshe Mangsho
Mutton in Mustard Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: naturally keto-friendly. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A quintessential Bengali preparation where tender mutton pieces are slow-cooked in a pungent and aromatic mustard paste gravy, typically with green chilies and mustard oil. It's a fiery and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Mutton, mustard oil, yellow and black mustard seeds (ground to paste), green chilies, onions (minimal), ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, salt, nigella seeds (kalonji).
How to make it keto
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure minimal use of onions/tomatoes (less common in authentic shorshe recipes). Confirm no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
সর্ষে মাংসতে পেঁয়াজ, টমেটো খুব কম দেবেন। চিনি ছাড়া দেবেন, নিশ্চিত করবেন।
Shorshe Mangsho, please use minimal onion and tomato, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Mustard paste contains some natural carbs. Minor carbs from onions/ginger-garlic. Ensure no potatoes are added.
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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