Dambala Thel Dala
Winged Bean Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Winged beans, known for their unique shape and mild flavor, are stir-fried with traditional Sri Lankan spices, onions, and garlic. A crunchy and vibrant side dish, naturally keto. Served without rice, roti, or other starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Winged beans (Dambala), 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.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
දඹල තෙල්දාලා එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවළු මිශ්ර කරන්න එපා.
Dambala Thel Dala: No added sugar, please. Confirm no starchy vegetables are mixed in.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, excessive onions/tomatoes.
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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