Dumbara Ul Udeli Kari
Stewed Beef Tripe Curry
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and spicy slow-cooked curry featuring tender beef tripe simmered in a coconut milk base with aromatic Sri Lankan spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Served as a standalone protein dish, without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, thick and thin coconut milk, red onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaves), cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, fenugreek seeds, chili powder, roasted curry powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, coconut oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no thickeners like rice flour are used. Confirm no added sugars in coconut milk or spice blends. Served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
දුම්බර උල් උදැලි කරි සඳහා, හාල් පිටි වැනි ඝණකාරක දාන්න එපා. පොල් කිරි වල හෝ තුනපහ වල සීනි නැති බවට සහතික කරන්න. බත් හෝ පාන් නැතුව දෙන්න.
For Dumbara Ul Udeli Kari, no thickeners like rice flour. Please confirm no added sugars in coconut milk or spices. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, ginger, fenugreek seeds, and potential hidden sugars in commercial spice blends or pre-made curry pastes. Restaurant portion sizes for vegetables and spices can add minor carbs.
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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