Malabar Fish Curry (Keto Modified)
Keto South Indian Coconut Fish Curry
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added; ensure no flour or sugar is used to thicken the gravy. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
A fragrant and tangy fish curry from the Malabar coast, featuring firm white fish cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk base with tart kokum (fish tamarind), green chilies, curry leaves, and traditional Kerala spices. Served without rice.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., kingfish, mackerel), coconut milk, kokum (Garcinia indica), green chilies, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cooking oil (e.g., coconut oil), salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added; ensure no flour or sugar is used to thicken the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
मलाबार फिश करी में, कृपया पुष्टि करें कि इसमें आलू या कोई स्टार्च वाली सब्जी नहीं है, और ग्रेवी को मैदा या चीनी से गाढ़ा नहीं किया गया है।
For Malabar Fish Curry, please confirm no potatoes or starchy vegetables, and the gravy is thickened without flour or sugar.
Watch out for
Addition of potatoes or other root vegetables, hidden sugars for balancing flavors, use of flour/starch as a thickener.
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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