Achari Prawns (Dry/Semi-Dry)
Prawns in Pickling Spices
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal onions and no tomatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tangy and spicy dish where prawns are cooked in a unique blend of pickling spices (achar masala). This includes fenugreek, mustard seeds, cumin, nigella seeds, and fennel, giving it a distinctive zesty flavor. Typically made as a dry or semi-dry preparation.
Key ingredients
Prawns, mustard oil/ghee, whole pickling spices (fenugreek, mustard, cumin, nigella, fennel seeds), onions (minimal), ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, lemon juice, salt.
How to make it keto
Request minimal onions and no tomatoes. Confirm no sugar added to balance the tang. Ensure it's a dry or semi-dry preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
Achari Prawns में प्याज़ कम और टमाटर बिल्कुल न डालें। चीनी न डालें। इसे सूखा या कम ग्रेवी वाला (semi-dry) रखें।
For Achari Prawns, please use minimal onions and no tomatoes. Ensure no added sugar. Keep it dry or semi-dry.
Watch out for
Excessive onions/tomatoes, potential hidden sugar to balance the pickling spices, starch-based thickeners if made into a gravy.
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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