Tel Pona
Pona Fish in Oil Curry
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potato. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Bengali preparation of Pona fish (a small carp variety) where the fish is cooked in a rich, spicy gravy primarily based on generous mustard oil and spices, with minimal water. It's a robust and flavorful fish dish.
Key ingredients
Pona fish, generous mustard oil, onion (minimal), ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, kalonji (nigella seeds), salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potato. Request a minimal onion/tomato base, focusing on the oil and spices. Absolutely no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Bengali)
তেল পোনার জন্য, দয়া করে আলু দেবেন না। পেঁয়াজ-টমেটো কম দিয়ে, তেল ও মশলার উপর জোর দিন। চিনি একদম দেবেন না।
For Tel Pona, please no potato. Use a minimal onion/tomato base, focusing on oil and spices. Absolutely no added sugar.
Watch out for
Onions can add some carbs. Potential for hidden sugar in restaurant preparations.
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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