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.
5 matching dishes
Issa Devilled
Prawn Devilled
A popular restaurant-style dish, featuring prawns stir-fried at high heat with a vibrant mix of bell peppers, …
17 net22 total5 fibre58 protein38 fat620 kcal
Polos Ambula (Baby Jackfruit Sour Curry (Keto Modified))
Baby Jackfruit Sour Curry (Keto Modified)
Young, unripe jackfruit (polos) cooked in a distinct sour and spicy coconut milk gravy, flavored with goraka (…
17 net25 total8 fibre5 protein30 fat350 kcal
Kalu Pol Badun
Pork Black Curry
A rich, dark, and intensely spiced pork curry, distinct from other curries by the use of roasted coconut and a…
19 net25 total6 fibre50 protein75 fat950 kcal
Wambatu Moju
Brinjal Moju (Eggplant Pickle/Relish)
A flavorful and rich side dish made from deep-fried eggplant slices, tossed with caramelized onions, green chi…
21 net28 total7 fibre5 protein55 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Kaju Kari
Cashew Nut Curry
A rich and creamy curry made with whole cashews simmered in a spiced coconut milk gravy, often with onions, gr…
20 net25 total5 fibre18 protein65 fat750 kcal