Bimmal Thel Dala
Mushroom Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful dry fry of mushrooms with sautéed onions, green chilies, and curry leaves. Often served as a side dish, it's naturally low in carbohydrates and rich in umami. Served without rice, roti, or other starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms (oyster, button, or mixed), coconut oil, onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added. Confirm no starchy vegetables are mixed in (e.g., potatoes).
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
බිම්මල් තෙල්දාලා එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. අල වගේ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවළු මිශ්ර කරන්න එපා.
Bimmal Thel Dala: No added sugar, please. Confirm no starchy vegetables like potatoes are mixed in.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, excessive onions/tomatoes, use of thickeners (rare for dry fry).
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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