Meen Peera
Kerala Style Dry Fish with Coconut
Yes, with a tweak: ensure it's cooked with sufficient coconut oil and no root vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Keralite fish preparation where small fish (like sardines or mackerel) are cooked 'dry' with a generous amount of finely chopped fresh coconut, small onions (shallots), ginger, garlic, green chilies, and tangy kudampuli (Garcinia cambogia) or raw mango. The flavors are vibrant and fresh.
Key ingredients
Fish fillets (e.g., mackerel, sardine, basa), coconut oil, fresh grated coconut, shallots, ginger, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, kudampuli (Garcinia cambogia) or raw mango (minimal), turmeric, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure it's cooked with sufficient coconut oil and no root vegetables. Confirm no starch-based thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
Meen Peera में कोई जड़ वाली सब्ज़ियां या स्टार्च वाला गाढ़ा करने वाला पदार्थ न डालें। इसे पर्याप्त नारियल के तेल में ही बनाएं।
For Meen Peera, please ensure no root vegetables or starch thickeners. Cook with sufficient coconut oil.
Watch out for
Excessive shallots, raw mango (if used heavily), hidden sugars in pre-made masalas.
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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