Bihith Malu Kari
Mushroom Curry
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no starchy thickeners or potatoes. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Mushrooms cooked in a rich, spicy, and aromatic coconut milk gravy with traditional Sri Lankan spices. A hearty vegetarian option.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms (cremini or button), coconut milk, curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, onions, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, green chilies, coconut oil.
How to make it keto
Confirm no starchy thickeners or potatoes. Request to omit or reduce onions. Serve without rice or roti.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
බිහිත් මාලු කරියට පිෂ්ඨය සහිත ඝනකාරක හෝ අල දාන්න එපා. ලූනු ටිකක් අඩුවෙන්/අයින් කරලා දෙන්න පුළුවන්ද? බත් හෝ රොටි නැතුව දෙන්න.
For the Bihith Malu Kari, please ensure no starchy thickeners or potatoes. Can I have reduced onions? Please serve it without rice or roti.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes (if used) add carbs. Hidden sugars in restaurant-style preparations or pre-made curry mixes are a possibility.
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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