Gotukola Mallum
Gotukola (Pennywort) Salad with Coconut
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A healthy and refreshing salad or stir-fry made from finely chopped Gotukola (pennywort leaves), mixed with grated coconut, onions, green chilies, and lime juice. It's known for its nutritional benefits.
Key ingredients
Gotukola leaves, freshly grated coconut, red onion, green chilies, lime juice, salt, coconut oil (for tempering).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added. Request minimal onion if concerned about carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ගොටුකොළ මැල්ලුමට සීනි දාන්න එපා. ලූනු ටිකක් අඩුවෙන් දාන්න පුළුවන්ද?
For the Gotukola Mallum, please ensure no added sugar. Can I have minimal onion, please?
Watch out for
Minimal risk, but sometimes a small amount of sugar can be used in restaurant preparations. Onions contribute to 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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