Karela Fry (Dry)
Dry Stir-fried Bitter Gourd
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced bitter gourd (karela) stir-fried until tender-crisp with minimal onions, green chilies, and a blend of tart and savory spices like turmeric, coriander, and dry mango powder. A naturally low-carb and fibrous side dish.
Key ingredients
Bitter gourd (karela), onions (minimal), green chilies, ginger, garlic, cooking oil, turmeric powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder (amchur), red chili powder, cumin seeds, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potatoes are added; confirm minimal use of onions and tomatoes; request no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
करेला फ्राई में आलू न डालें। प्याज और टमाटर बहुत कम उपयोग करें, और चीनी बिलकुल न डालें, कृपया।
For Karela Fry, please ensure no potatoes, minimal onions and tomatoes, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Excessive use of onions or tomatoes, addition of potatoes, hidden sugars for balancing bitterness.
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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