Ankula Thel Dala
Drumstick Flower Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A delicate and flavorful stir-fry prepared with fresh drumstick flowers, tempered with sliced onions, garlic, green chilies, and a light seasoning of turmeric and black pepper. Offers a unique, slightly bitter-sweet taste.
Key ingredients
Drumstick flowers, red onions, green chilies, garlic, curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaves), turmeric powder, black pepper, salt, coconut oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar. Served without rice or starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
අංකුල තෙල් දාලා සඳහා, සීනි දාන්න එපා. බත් හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත අතුරුපස නැතුව දෙන්න.
For Ankula Thel Dala, please ensure no added sugar. Serve without rice or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, and natural sugars in the flowers. Restaurant preparations might use slightly more oil.
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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