Bimpol Thel Dala
Coconut Flower Bud Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A unique stir-fry made from tender coconut flower buds, lightly sautéed with sliced onions, green chilies, curry leaves, garlic, and a hint of turmeric and black pepper. It's a fibrous and subtly sweet-savory side dish.
Key ingredients
Coconut flower buds (finely sliced), 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)
බිම්පොල් තෙල් දාලා සඳහා, සීනි දාන්න එපා. බත් හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත අතුරුපස නැතුව දෙන්න.
For Bimpol Thel Dala, please ensure no added sugar. Serve without rice or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, and the natural sugars present in the coconut flower buds (though generally low).
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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