Alu Puhul Kari
Ash Gourd Curry
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A light and refreshing curry featuring ash gourd (winter melon) simmered in a mild coconut milk gravy with subtle spices. Ash gourd is very low in carbohydrates, offering a hydrating and flavorful keto-compatible vegetable side. Served without rice, roti, or other starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Ash gourd (Alu Puhul), coconut milk (thick and thin), coconut oil, onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaf), mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar or thickeners are added. Request thin coconut milk for lower calorie if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
අළු පුහුල් කරි එකට සීනි හෝ උකුකාරක දාන්න එපා. තුනී පොල්කිරි පමණක් දාලා හදන්න පුළුවන්ද?
Alu Puhul Kari: No sugar or thickeners, please. Can you use thin coconut milk only?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, thickeners, excessive onions/tomatoes.
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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