Bandakka Kari
Okra Curry
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh okra pods cooked in a flavorful coconut milk curry, infused with various Sri Lankan spices. The okra provides a unique texture to this rich and aromatic side dish.
Key ingredients
Okra, coconut milk, curry powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, coconut oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Request no sugar or flour/cornstarch as a thickener. Can ask for a less gravy-heavy version to reduce coconut milk carbs/calories if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
බණ්ඩක්කා කරි එකට අල, පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවළු, සීනි, පිටි හෝ කොන්ෆ්ලවර් එකතු කරන්න එපා. ග්රේවි අඩු කරලා හදන්න පුළුවන්ද?
For Bandakka Kari, no potatoes or starchy vegetables. No sugar, flour, or cornstarch. Can I have a less gravy-heavy version?
Watch out for
Potatoes or other starchy vegetables are frequently added to vegetable curries. Hidden sugars for flavor balance are common. Thickeners like rice flour can increase carb content.
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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