Bharwan Baingan (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Baby Eggplant Curry (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure stuffing is keto-friendly (e.g., spiced paneer, almond flour, or ground nuts/seeds) and contains no potato or besan (chickpea flour). About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Small eggplants slit and stuffed with a spiced mixture, then cooked in a gravy or pan-fried. The stuffing is modified to be keto-friendly, avoiding traditional carb-heavy fillers like potato or chickpea flour.
Key ingredients
Baby eggplants, ghee/oil, onions (minimal), tomatoes (minimal), ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, red chili powder, peanuts/sesame/coconut (minimal, for binder/flavor), paneer/almond flour (for stuffing).
How to make it keto
Ensure stuffing is keto-friendly (e.g., spiced paneer, almond flour, or ground nuts/seeds) and contains no potato or besan (chickpea flour). Request minimal onion/tomato in the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
भरवां बैंगन में स्टफिंग कीटो-फ्रेंडली (पनीर/बादाम का आटा) हो, आलू या बेसन न हो। ग्रेवी में प्याज/टमाटर कम डालें।
For Bharwan Baingan, ensure the stuffing is keto-friendly (paneer/almond flour), without potato or besan. Gravy should have minimal onion/tomato.
Watch out for
Traditional stuffing often uses potato or besan. Gravy can have high onion/tomato.
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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