Elu Mas Istu (Keto Modified)
Spiced Mutton Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no potatoes, carrots, or any other high-carb root vegetables. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and comforting Sri Lankan-style mutton stew, slow-cooked until the mutton is fork-tender. Richly flavored with aromatic whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, and a creamy coconut milk base. Modified to exclude traditional high-carb root vegetables like potatoes and carrots, focusing on the succulent meat and savory broth.
Key ingredients
Mutton (bone-in or boneless), thick coconut milk, thin coconut milk, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, black pepper, salt, coconut oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no potatoes, carrots, or any other high-carb root vegetables. Ensure no added sugar or thickeners containing starch.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
අල, කැරට් හෝ වෙනත් අධික කාබෝහයිඩ්රේට් අල වර්ග දාන්න එපා. සීනි හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත ඝණකාරක (thickeners) එකතු කරන්න එපා.
No potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb root vegetables. No added sugar or starchy thickeners, please.
Watch out for
Inclusion of high-carb vegetables if not explicitly requested to omit. Hidden sugars in pre-made curry pastes or coconut milk brands.
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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