Vendakkai Mappas
Okra Coconut Milk Curry
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A mild and creamy South Indian curry featuring okra (ladyfinger) cooked in a rich, coconut milk-based gravy with ginger, garlic, green chilies, and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. It's a delicious vegetable curry that can be easily kept keto.
Key ingredients
Okra, coconut milk, onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, salt, coconut oil.
If you order it anyway
Confirm no added sugar to the curry, which is sometimes used to balance flavors in coconut milk-based dishes. Request minimal onion usage.
If you order it anyway, say this (Hindi)
Vendakkai Mappas में चीनी मत डालिए और प्याज कम रखिएगा, कृपया।
For the Vendakkai Mappas, please ensure no sugar is added, and use minimal onion.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant coconut milk curries, overuse of onions.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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