Mangalorean Ghee Roast Chicken
Spicy Ghee Roasted Chicken (Dry)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
A fiery and fragrant dry chicken preparation from Mangalore, Karnataka. Chicken pieces are marinated and then roasted in generous amounts of ghee with a special blend of roasted red chilies, garlic, minimal tamarind, and other spices, resulting in a deep red, rich dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken, ghee, dried red chilies, garlic, ginger, turmeric, tamarind (minimal), cumin, coriander, fenugreek, curry leaves, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar. Request minimum tamarind or omit if possible (small amount for flavor is usually fine). Ensure it's a dry preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
Mangalorean Ghee Roast Chicken में चीनी न डालें। इमली कम या बिल्कुल न हो। इसे सूखा बनायें।
Mangalorean Ghee Roast Chicken में चीनी न डालें। इमली कम या न हो। इसे सूखा बनायें।
Watch out for
Small amount of tamarind paste, potential hidden sugar in marinades or spice blends. Some restaurants might add a touch of jaggery to balance the spice.
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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