Sri Lankan keto guide
Hostile
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.
18 matching dishes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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