Sri Lankan keto guide
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177 dishes110 keto as served116 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapts poorly due to the pervasive use of rice and rice-flour staples, requiring significant modification to find suitable options.
Top ingredients
Coconut milk, fish, seafood, chicken, beef, eggs, and a rich array of spices are naturally keto-compatible ingredients.
Danger zones
The primary danger zones are the ubiquitous rice, hoppers, string hoppers, roti, dhal curries, and often potatoes or hidden sugars in vegetable preparations.
Best for
This cuisine is best for very disciplined keto dieters who are willing to completely forego traditional carb bases and meticulously select protein-rich curries, or those cooking at home.
60 matching dishes
Maalu Beduma
Spicy Deep-Fried Fish
Fresh fish (e.g., Tuna, Mackerel, or Whitefish) marinated in a blend of turmeric, chili powder, salt, and some…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
Pan-fried Seer Fish Steaks (Keto Modified)
Pan-fried Seer Fish Steaks (without breading)
Thick cuts of seer fish (king mackerel) marinated in a simple blend of turmeric, chili powder, and salt, then …
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein35 fat500 kcal
Thalapath Thel Dala
Pan-fried Sailfish/Marlin
Pan-fried Sailfish or Marlin steaks, typically seasoned with turmeric, chili powder, and salt, then lightly fr…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Elu Kekulu Liver Thel Dala
Goat Liver Fry
Succulent goat liver pieces pan-fried with caramelized onions, green chilies, curry leaves, and a robust blend…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Grilled Thalapath Maalu
Grilled Seer Fish Steak with Spices
A thick steak of fresh seer fish (king mackerel) marinated in a simple blend of Sri Lankan spices (turmeric, c…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein28 fat450 kcal
Haal Masso Badun
Crispy Fried Sprats with Spices
Small fish (typically sprats) marinated in a simple blend of spices and deep-fried until wonderfully crispy. A…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Maalu Katta Saruwa
Spicy Clear Fish Broth
A light yet flavorful clear broth made from fish bones and meat, infused with ginger, garlic, green chilies, c…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein10 fat250 kcal
Issa Badun
Prawn/Shrimp Dry Fry
Succulent prawns or shrimp dry-fried with a robust mix of Sri Lankan spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and curry…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Kukul Mas Thel Dala
Chicken Pan-fry/Stir-fry
Tender chicken pieces pan-fried or stir-fried with a fragrant mix of Sri Lankan spices, sautéed onions, garlic…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Spicy Pan-fried Mutton Chops (Keto Modified)
Spicy Pan-fried Mutton Chops with Spices
Tender mutton (goat) chops marinated in a blend of aromatic Sri Lankan spices, then pan-fried to perfection. A…
5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Ambul Thiyal Biththara Badun
Scrambled Eggs with Dried Fish Flakes and Spices
A savory and spicy Sri Lankan-style scrambled egg dish featuring flaked dried fish (often sprats or Maldive fi…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Dallan Kari
Cuttlefish Curry
Tender cuttlefish rings cooked in a flavorful, medium-spicy curry made with coconut milk, onions, garlic, ging…
6 net9 total3 fibre35 protein25 fat400 kcal
Gom Mas Kari
Beef Curry with Coconut Milk
Tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic coconut milk-based curry with a blend of roasted Sri Lan…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Kalamari Badun (Keto Modified Cuttlefish Dry Fry)
Dry-Fried Cuttlefish with Spices (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of cuttlefish stir-fried or dry-fried with onions, green chilies, and a blend of aromatic Sri La…
6 net7 total1 fibre40 protein22 fat380 kcal
Karawala Thel Dala
Tempered Dried Fish
Pieces of dried fish (such as sprats or small tuna) tempered in coconut oil with onions, green chilies, and cu…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal
Kukul Mas Badun
Spicy Dry Chicken Fry
Chicken pieces marinated in a blend of Sri Lankan spices and then stir-fried or pan-fried until tender and dry…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat680 kcal
Maalu Biththara Badun
Fish Roe Fry
A delicacy of pan-fried fish roe, seasoned with a blend of Sri Lankan spices, onions, and green chilies. The r…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Maalu Mirisata (Spicy Pan-fried Fish)
Spicy Pan-fried Fish Fillet with Keto Sides
A robustly spiced fish fillet, often tuna or mackerel, marinated in a blend of red chili powder, turmeric, and…
6 net9 total3 fibre48 protein55 fat700 kcal
Maalu Thel Dala
Pan-fried Fish Fillet
A simple yet flavorful dish of fish fillets, often seer fish or tuna, pan-fried with turmeric, chili powder, a…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
Elu Mas Kari
Goat Curry with Coconut Milk
Succulent goat meat slow-cooked in a robust, spicy coconut milk gravy, infused with a complex blend of Sri Lan…
7 net11 total4 fibre48 protein42 fat580 kcal
Gom Mas Liver Badun
Spicy Beef Liver Dry Fry
A robust and spicy dry fry featuring tender pieces of beef liver cooked with a vibrant blend of Sri Lankan spi…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Harik Malu Kari
Sri Lankan Beef Curry
Tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a rich, dark, and intensely spiced curry with coconut milk, creating a he…
7 net11 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Issa Thel Dala
Prawn Stir-fry / Fried Prawns
Succulent prawns stir-fried or pan-fried with a blend of Sri Lankan spices, onions, green chilies, and curry l…
7 net9 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat620 kcal
Dallan Thel Dala
Calamari/Cuttlefish Stir-fry
Tender calamari or cuttlefish rings stir-fried with onions, bell peppers (optional), garlic, ginger, green chi…
8 net10 total2 fibre42 protein55 fat680 kcal
Fish Ambul Thiyal
Sour Fish Curry
A traditional Sri Lankan dry fish curry, characterized by its intensely sour taste from goraka (Garcinia cambo…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Kakuluwo Thel Dala
Tempered Crab with Sri Lankan Spices
Succulent crab pieces cooked with a blend of Sri Lankan spices, tempered with onions, green chilies, and curry…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Badathal Mas Badun
Spicy Duck Dry Fry
Tender pieces of duck meat slow-cooked with a blend of Sri Lankan spices, onions, green chilies, and curry lea…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
Kele Liver Thel Dala
Spicy Liver Dry Fry
A robust and spicy dry fry featuring tender pieces of liver (often chicken or beef) sautéed with onions, green…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Maalu Biththara Kari
Fish Roe Curry
A flavorful and protein-rich curry made with fish roe, gently simmered in a spiced coconut milk gravy with oni…
9 net14 total5 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Bimmal Thara Kari
Mushroom and Duck Curry
A rich and aromatic curry featuring tender duck meat slow-cooked with earthy mushrooms in a spicy, coconut mil…
10 net16 total6 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
Elu Mas Istu (Keto Modified)
Spiced Mutton Stew (Keto Modified)
A hearty and comforting Sri Lankan-style mutton stew, slow-cooked until the mutton is fork-tender. Richly flav…
10 net14 total4 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Gom Mas Roast
Beef Roast
Cubed beef slow-cooked until very tender in a dark, robustly spiced gravy with a prominent flavor from roasted…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
Gona Mas Kari
Venison Curry
A traditional Sri Lankan curry featuring succulent venison meat cooked in a thick, fragrant coconut milk gravy…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein62 fat800 kcal
Hawa Mas Kari
Hare / Rabbit Curry
A robust and flavorful curry made with tender pieces of hare or rabbit meat simmered in a rich, spicy coconut …
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
Kakuluwo Badun
Crab Dry Fry
A rich and spicy dry-fried crab dish, featuring fresh crab cooked with a blend of Sri Lankan spices, curry lea…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Keto Maalu Cutlet
Keto Fish Cutlets (without Potato/Breadcrumbs)
Flavorful Sri Lankan fish cutlets, traditionally made with mashed potato and coated in breadcrumbs, are reimag…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Maalu Fry
Spiced Deep-fried Fish
Fresh fish pieces (e.g., Tuna, Seer, or Paraw) marinated in a blend of Sri Lankan spices, then deep-fried to a…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein38 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Karawala Badun
Dried Fish Dry Fry
Pieces of salted dried fish (Karawala), typically larger varieties than small shrimp, are deep-fried or pan-fr…
5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Hawa Mas Badun
Rabbit Dry Fry
Lean rabbit meat dry-fried with a pungent mix of Sri Lankan spices, onions, and green chilies until crispy and…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kalu Miris Kukul Mas Badun
Black Pepper Chicken Dry Fry
Chicken pieces marinated in a generous amount of freshly crushed black pepper and other Sri Lankan spices, oft…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kooni Badun
Dried Shrimp Dry Fry
Small dried shrimp stir-fried with onions, green chilies, curry leaves, and other spices until crispy. It's a …
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Maalu Istu
Fish Stew
A light and subtly spiced fish stew with firm white fish, cooked in a delicate coconut milk broth with minimal…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Malu Katu Thel Dala
Clam/Mussel Dry Fry
Fresh clams or mussels dry-fried with plenty of Sri Lankan spices, curry leaves, onions, and green chilies unt…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Uuru Le Thel Dala
Pork Blood Dry Fry
A bold and intensely flavored dry fry made from fresh pork blood, cooked until solid and crumbled, then mixed …
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Gona Mas Badun
Deer Dry Fry
Tender deer meat dry-fried with a rich blend of Sri Lankan spices, onions, garlic, and chilies. This savory ga…
7 net9 total2 fibre55 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Maalu Roti
Keto Fish Flatbread (with Coconut Flour/Almond Flour)
A savory flatbread, prepared with a keto-friendly flour blend (e.g., coconut or almond flour), stuffed with a …
7 net15 total8 fibre30 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kooni Sambol
Dried Shrimp Sambol
A pungent and flavorful sambol made from small dried shrimp (kooni), finely chopped onions, green chilies, lim…
7 net9 total2 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Kumburu Thel Dala
Field Crab Dry Fry
Small field crabs dry-fried with a pungent mix of Sri Lankan spices, generous amounts of onions, and green chi…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Uuru Ambul Thiyal
Sour Pork Curry (Keto Modified)
Pork cubes cooked in a thick, dark, sour, and peppery gravy without coconut milk. Spices like black pepper, go…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Wala Mas Badun
Wild Boar Dry Fry
Succulent chunks of wild boar meat dry-fried to perfection with a fiery blend of Sri Lankan spices, plenty of …
7 net9 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Elu Mas Thel Dala
Tempered Mutton Stir-fry
Tender pieces of mutton, tempered and stir-fried with fragrant spices, curry leaves, onions, and green chilies…
8 net11 total3 fibre45 protein43 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Gom Mas Mirisata
Spicy Pan-fried Beef
Succulent pieces of beef pan-fried to perfection with a fiery blend of red chilies, spices, onions, and curry …
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein42 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kukul Liver Badun
Chicken Liver Dry Fry
A dry preparation of chicken liver, stir-fried until well-browned with a robust blend of spices, onions, and c…
8 net11 total3 fibre38 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Issa Masala
Prawn Masala
Succulent prawns cooked in a rich, thick, and spicy masala paste with onions, a small amount of tomatoes, ging…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kalamari Hot Butter Sauce
Keto Cuttlefish in Hot Butter Sauce (No Batter)
Tender cuttlefish pieces, *without the traditional batter*, stir-fried in a rich, spicy butter sauce with gree…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Kukul Gizzard Kari
Keto Modified Chicken Gizzard Curry
Chewy and flavorful chicken gizzards slow-cooked in a rich and spicy Sri Lankan curry sauce based on coconut m…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Kukul Liver Kari
Chicken Liver Curry
A rich and spicy curry featuring tender chicken liver simmered in a coconut milk-based gravy with a blend of S…
9 net12 total3 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Nambili Curry
Small Mixed Fish Curry
A flavorful and spicy curry made with small, mixed marine fish, simmered in a rich, tangy coconut milk gravy w…
9 net12 total3 fibre48 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Uuru Hada Badun
Pork Heart Dry Fry
A robust and spicy dry fry prepared with tender slices of pork heart, cooked to perfection with a blend of Sri…
9 net14 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Dumbara Ul Udeli Kari
Stewed Beef Tripe Curry
A rich and spicy slow-cooked curry featuring tender beef tripe simmered in a coconut milk base with aromatic S…
10 net16 total6 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal