Baingan Bharta
Smoked Eggplant Mash (Keto Modified, No Peas/Potatoes)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no peas or potatoes are added. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Pakistani dishes.
What it is
A flavorful dish of roasted and mashed eggplant (baingan), typically cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices. Modified for keto by ensuring no peas or potatoes are included and controlling the amount of onions and tomatoes.
Key ingredients
Eggplant (baingan), onions (moderate), tomatoes (moderate), ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, oil/ghee, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, fresh cilantro, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no peas or potatoes are added. Request a controlled amount of onions and tomatoes. Ask for generous use of oil/ghee. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Peas, potatoes, excessive onions/tomatoes, hidden sugars.
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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