Kadai Paneer (Keto Modified)
Stir-Fried Paneer with Bell Peppers (reduced onion/tomato)
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal onion and tomato for the base to reduce carbs, focusing on paneer and bell peppers. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular North Indian dish featuring cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) stir-fried with bell peppers (capsicum), onions, and tomatoes in a wok (kadai) with a pungent, freshly ground spice mix. Modified to reduce carb-heavy onion and tomato content.
Key ingredients
Paneer, bell peppers (capsicum), onions (moderate), tomatoes (moderate), ginger, garlic, green chilies, coriander seeds, dry red chilies, cumin seeds, garam masala, oil/ghee, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Request minimal onion and tomato for the base to reduce carbs, focusing on paneer and bell peppers. Ensure no added sugar or cream for thickening.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
Kadai Paneer में प्याज और टमाटर कम रखें। चीनी या क्रीम न डालें।
Kadai Paneer में प्याज और टमाटर कम डालें। चीनी या क्रीम न हो।
Watch out for
Heavy use of onions and tomatoes for the gravy base, hidden sugar, sometimes cream (if thick).
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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