Dahi Bhindi
Okra in Yogurt Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the yogurt used is plain and unsweetened. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh okra pods stir-fried and then simmered in a tangy and creamy yogurt-based gravy, flavored with tempering spices like mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves. A delicious and naturally low-carb vegetable dish.
Key ingredients
Okra, plain full-fat yogurt, onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, curry leaves, salt, cooking oil/ghee.
How to make it keto
Ensure the yogurt used is plain and unsweetened. Confirm no flour (like besan) is used as a thickener in the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
दही भिंडी में सिर्फ सादा, बिना मीठा दही इस्तेमाल करें। ग्रेवी में बेसन जैसा कोई आटा गाढ़ा करने के लिए न हो, पुष्टि करें।
For Dahi Bhindi, use plain, unsweetened yogurt. Confirm no flour, like besan, is used as a thickener in the gravy.
Watch out for
Sweetened yogurt; use of flour/besan as a thickener; high quantity of onions and tomatoes (if 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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