Bhindi Fry (Dry)
Dry Okra Stir-fry (no carb sides)
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Sliced okra (bhindi) sautéed or stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a mix of Indian spices until tender and slightly crisp. Naturally low in carbs and can be made high-fat with generous oil.
Key ingredients
Okra, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, amchur (dry mango powder), cooking oil/ghee, fresh coriander.
Optional tweaks
Request minimal onion and tomato. Ensure it's dry-fried/sautéed, not deep-fried with a flour coating. Confirm no sugar is added. Ask for it to be cooked in generous oil/ghee.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
सूखी भिंडी फ्राई: प्याज़-टमाटर कम. ड्राई फ्राई कीजिएगा, मैदा कोटिंग वाला डीप फ्राई नहीं. चीनी नहीं, और ज़्यादा तेल/घी में बनाइएगा.
Dry Bhindi Fry: Minimal onion/tomato. Dry-fried/sautéed, not deep-fried with flour coating. No sugar. Cooked in generous oil/ghee.
Watch out for
Excessive onion/tomato, flour coating if deep-fried, hidden sugar.
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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