Elu Mas Badun
Dry Fried Beef (or Mutton)
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no potatoes' and 'no added sugar'. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender pieces of beef (or mutton/goat) pan-fried or stir-fried until dry with a rich blend of roasted Sri Lankan spices, onions, and green chilies. It's a flavorful, intense dish with minimal or no gravy, focusing on the meat and aromatic spices.
Key ingredients
Beef (or mutton), Sri Lankan roasted curry powder, chili powder, black pepper, turmeric, curry leaves, rampe, garlic, ginger, onions, green chilies, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request 'no potatoes' and 'no added sugar'. Ensure it's a dry preparation with minimal sauce/gravy. Can request extra oil/ghee for frying.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
එළු මස් බදුනට අල හෝ සීනි දාන්න එපා. වියළි, සෝස්/ග්රේවි අඩු එකක් විදියට, තෙල්/ඝී ටිකක් වැඩියෙන් දාලා දෙන්න.
For the Elu Mas Badun, please ensure no potatoes and no added sugar. Make it a dry preparation with extra oil or ghee, please.
Watch out for
Potatoes are sometimes added. Hidden sugar to balance flavors. Some versions might have a thin gravy with starchy thickeners (though 'badun' typically implies dry frying).
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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