Kumbh Makhani (Keto Modified - Mushroom Makhani)
Mushrooms in Buttery Tomato-Cream Sauce (Keto Version)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no sugar. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy dish where mushrooms are simmered in a luscious makhani (butter and cream) gravy. The keto version ensures the gravy is made without any added sugar, thickened with heavy cream, butter, and a careful balance of tomatoes and onions, omitting high-carb thickeners like cashew paste or flour.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms, butter, heavy cream, tomatoes (minimal), onions (minimal), ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), salt.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no sugar. Request no cashew paste, flour, or cornstarch for thickening. Ensure minimal tomatoes and onions in the gravy base.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
Kumbh Makhani में चीनी बिल्कुल न डालें। कोई काजू पेस्ट, आटा या कॉर्नस्टार्च का गाढ़ा करने वाला पदार्थ न हो। ग्रेवी में टमाटर और प्याज़ बहुत कम डालें।
For Kumbh Makhani, absolutely no sugar. No cashew paste, flour, or cornstarch thickeners. Use minimal tomatoes and onions in the gravy.
Watch out for
High sugar content in traditional Makhani gravies, cashew paste, excessive tomatoes/onions, starch-based thickeners.
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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