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.
43 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
Avocado Salada
Avocado Salad
A simple and creamy salad featuring ripe avocado chunks, often combined with chopped red onions, green chilies…
3 net12 total9 fibre5 protein30 fat320 kcal
Kathurumurunga Mallum
Sesbania Leaf/Flower Mallum
A traditional Sri Lankan side dish made from finely chopped Sesbania leaves or flowers (Kathurumurunga), mixed…
3 net8 total5 fibre4 protein15 fat180 kcal
Maalu Saruwa (Keto Modified)
Clear Spiced Fish Broth with Greens
A light and restorative clear broth made from fish bones or trimmings, subtly spiced with ginger, garlic, gree…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein15 fat250 kcal
Mutta Badum
Sri Lankan Omelette
A fluffy omelette made with eggs, finely chopped green chilies, onions, and sometimes a hint of curry leaves. …
3 net4 total1 fibre18 protein22 fat280 kcal
Mutta Omelette
Sri Lankan Egg Omelette
A fluffy and savory omelette prepared with eggs, finely chopped red onions, green chilies, and curry leaves, o…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein22 fat300 kcal
Alas Thel Dala
Mushroom Stir-fry
Mushrooms stir-fried and tempered with sliced onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves. A simpl…
4 net7 total3 fibre4 protein18 fat200 kcal
Bim Polos Thel Dala
Young Coconut Meat Stir-fry
Tender young coconut meat, finely sliced, stir-fried with onions, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sea…
4 net9 total5 fibre4 protein33 fat350 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
Gom Mas Saruwa (Keto Modified)
Spiced Beef Bone Broth with Keto Vegetables
A deeply flavorful beef bone broth, slow-cooked with traditional Sri Lankan spices like ginger, garlic, turmer…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein20 fat300 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
Keto Elu Mas Ukussa Soup
Keto Mutton Bone Broth
A nourishing and flavorful clear broth made from slow-simmered mutton bones, extracting rich collagen and marr…
4 net5 total1 fibre15 protein25 fat300 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
Mukunuwenna Mallum
Alternanthera Sessilis with Coconut
A traditional Sri Lankan dry stir-fry made with mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis) leaves, shredded coconut,…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein22 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
Kankun Thel Dala
Tempered Water Spinach
Fresh water spinach (kankun) stir-fried or tempered with garlic, onions, and green chilies. It's a vibrant, le…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein12 fat150 kcal
Karawila Salada
Bitter Gourd Salad
A refreshing and tart salad made with thinly sliced raw or lightly blanched bitter gourd, typically mixed with…
5 net10 total5 fibre4 protein15 fat180 kcal
Katta Sambol
Dried Maldive Fish Sambol
A savory and spicy sambol featuring dried Maldive fish flakes, red chilies, onions, and lime juice. It offers …
5 net7 total2 fibre10 protein3 fat100 kcal
Kiri Hodi
Coconut Milk Gravy (Keto Version)
A light and creamy coconut milk gravy, flavored with turmeric, fenugreek, green chilies, onions, curry leaves,…
5 net7 total2 fibre3 protein23 fat250 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
Murunga Kola Mallum
Moringa Leaves Salad/Stir-fry
Finely chopped moringa leaves (drumstick leaves) lightly sautéed or steamed with grated coconut, onions, green…
5 net10 total5 fibre6 protein18 fat220 kcal
Pasu Palu Mallum
Mixed Leafy Greens Mallum
A vibrant and nutritious stir-fried dish featuring a medley of fresh, shredded low-carb leafy greens (e.g., ka…
5 net12 total7 fibre8 protein35 fat380 kcal
Pattikka Curry
Bitter Gourd Curry
Sliced bitter gourd (Pattikka) simmered in a rich coconut milk gravy with aromatic Sri Lankan spices like turm…
5 net10 total5 fibre6 protein28 fat300 kcal
Pol Sambol
Coconut Sambol
A fresh, vibrant, and spicy condiment or side dish made from grated coconut, red chili, lime juice, and someti…
5 net10 total5 fibre5 protein25 fat280 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
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
Amu Miris Salada
Green Chili & Onion Salad
A very spicy, fresh, and tangy side salad made with finely sliced raw green chilies, red onions, a generous sq…
4 net6 total2 fibre2 protein8 fat100 kcal
KAsoon
Ankula Thel Dala
Drumstick Flower Stir-fry
A delicate and flavorful stir-fry prepared with fresh drumstick flowers, tempered with sliced onions, garlic, …
4 net10 total6 fibre6 protein22 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Dambala Kola Mallum
Winged Bean Leaves Mallum
A fresh and nutritious 'mallum' made from the tender leaves of the winged bean plant, finely shredded and mixe…
4 net12 total8 fibre5 protein24 fat270 kcal
KAsoon
Heen Bovitiya Mallum
Small Indian Mallow Leaves Mallum
A traditional Sri Lankan 'mallum' (finely shredded and tempered green salad) made from Heen Bovitiya leaves, t…
4 net11 total7 fibre4 protein23 fat260 kcal
KAsoon
Kepala Thel Dala
Moringa Flower Dry Fry
Delicate moringa flowers (drumstick tree flowers) lightly stir-fried with onions, garlic, green chilies, and a…
4 net7 total3 fibre5 protein22 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Koththamalli Kendha (Coriander Seed Broth)
Keto Coriander Seed Broth
A traditional Sri Lankan medicinal porridge, typically made with rice, adapted for keto as a warming and diges…
4 net7 total3 fibre4 protein18 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
Ambul Thiyal Maalu Beduma
Sri Lankan Dry Sour Fish Fry
A unique preparation where chunks of firm fish are marinated and then dry-fried with the distinctive sourness …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Amu Miris Mallum
Green Chili Mallum
A fiery and fresh 'mallum' (lightly cooked salad) made primarily from chopped green chilies, scraped coconut, …
5 net9 total4 fibre3 protein18 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
Bimpol Thel Dala
Coconut Flower Bud Stir-fry
A unique stir-fry made from tender coconut flower buds, lightly sautéed with sliced onions, green chilies, cur…
5 net12 total7 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Elu Magalu Badun
Goat Brain Dry Fry
Delicate goat brain carefully dry-fried with plenty of onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and a blend of a…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Issa Murunga Kola Thel Dala
Sri Lankan Prawn & Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry
A healthy and vibrant stir-fry combining fresh prawns with nutritious drumstick (Moringa) leaves, sautéed with…
5 net9 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 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
Keto Kola Kendha (Herbal Broth)
Herbal Keto Broth
A traditional Sri Lankan herbal porridge, fundamentally defined by rice, but modified for keto by strictly omi…
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein22 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Murunga Podu Thel Dala
Moringa Pod Dry Fry
Fresh moringa pods (drumstick pods) stir-fried until tender with onions, garlic, green chilies, and tempered w…
5 net9 total4 fibre6 protein25 fat280 kcal