Gova Thel Dala
Stir-Fried Cabbage
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 simple yet flavorful vegetarian side dish made from finely shredded cabbage, lightly stir-fried with onions, green chilies, turmeric, mustard seeds, and often a hint of coconut, resulting in a vibrant, slightly crunchy texture.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, onions, green chilies, garlic, turmeric powder, mustard seeds, curry leaves, cooking oil (e.g., coconut oil). Optional: a sprinkle of fresh coconut.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no added sugar (unlikely in this dish but always good to confirm). Can request more oil for higher fat content. If fresh coconut is added, ensure it's a small amount (mostly for flavor).
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ගෝවා තෙල් දාලා එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. තෙල් ටිකක් වැඩියෙන් දෙන්න පුළුවන්ද? නැවුම් පොල් දානවා නම්, ටිකක් අඩුවෙන් දාන්න.
For the Gova Thel Dala, please ensure no added sugar. Can I have more oil? If using fresh coconut, just a small amount please.
Watch out for
Minimal. Possible hidden sugar (very rare for this dish).
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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