Bangladeshi cuisine is one of South Asia’s most celebrated food traditions — centred around freshwater fish, mustard-spiced curries, rice, and fragrant biryanis. Here is how to enjoy the best of Bengali cooking on keto.
Hilsa — the king of Bengali fish — is naturally fatty, rich in omega-3s, and zero carbs. Traditionally served mustard-spiced with rice; on keto, serve over cauliflower rice with the same mustard sauce (shorshe ilish).
This slow-cooked, intensely spiced dry beef curry is naturally low in carbs. The minimal sauce base of onion (small amount), ginger, garlic, and whole spices keeps carbs well within keto limits.
Caramelised onion-based mutton curry. Reduce onion quantity by 50% and use ghee generously for an authentic keto-compatible version.
Dried fish preparations (shutki) are intensely flavoured, protein-dense, and zero carbs. A small amount adds tremendous flavour to keto dishes.
Find halal, South Asian-inspired recipes in our keto main dish collection and our keto lunch ideas.