Kashmiri Gaad (Fish) Curry (Keto Modified)
Kashmiri Fish Curry (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the gravy. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A delicate and aromatic fish curry from Kashmir, known for its mild flavor profile. It's characterized by the distinctive use of fennel powder, dried ginger powder, and often a yogurt base, creating a subtle fragrance and a slightly tangy taste without heavy spices.
Key ingredients
Firm white fish fillets (e.g., Cod, Basa, Rohu), full-fat unsweetened yogurt, fennel powder, dried ginger powder, asafoetida, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, mustard oil/ghee, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, green chilies (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starchy thickeners are used in the gravy. Verify yogurt is plain, full-fat, and unsweetened. Request minimal finely chopped onion and absolutely no tomatoes or tomato paste.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
कश्मीरी गाड़ करी में ग्रेवी में आटा या कोई स्टार्च वाला थिकनर न डालें। दही सादा, फुल-फैट और बिना चीनी का हो। प्याज़ बहुत कम और बारीक कटा हुआ डालें, और टमाटर या टोमेटो पेस्ट बिलकुल नहीं।
For Kashmiri Gaad Curry, no flour or starchy thickeners in gravy. Yogurt should be plain, full-fat, unsweetened. Please use minimal finely chopped onion, and absolutely no tomatoes or tomato paste.
Watch out for
Hidden flour/starch in gravy, sugar in yogurt, excessive onion as a base.
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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