Ambul Amba Kari
Green Mango Curry (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or jaggery. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A tangy and sour curry made with raw, unripe green mangoes cooked in a light coconut milk gravy with mild spices. To make it keto-friendly, ensure absolutely no sugar is added, and manage portion size due to the natural carbs in mango.
Key ingredients
Green mango, coconut milk, curry leaves, pandan leaves, green chilies, onions (minimal), fenugreek, turmeric, red chili powder, roasted curry powder, mustard seeds, coconut oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar or jaggery. Ask for minimal onion. Ensure portion control of the mango.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
අඹුල් අඹ කරියට සීනි හෝ හකුරු දාන්න එපා. ළුෑණු අඩු කර අඹ ප්රමාණයත් අඩු කරන්න.
For Ambul Amba Kari, please no sugar or jaggery. Minimal onion, and small portion of mango.
Watch out for
Natural carbohydrates in green mango (main risk), added sugar (very common in this dish), excessive onions, hidden sugar in coconut milk.
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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