Harik Malu Kari
Sri Lankan Beef Curry
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar, potatoes, or starchy thickeners. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a rich, dark, and intensely spiced curry with coconut milk, creating a hearty and aromatic dish with deep flavors.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks, coconut milk, roasted curry powder, chili powder, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, onions, green chilies, coconut oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar, potatoes, or starchy thickeners. Request extra oil/ghee if desired. Serve strictly without rice, roti, or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
හැරික් මාලු කරියට සීනි, අල හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත ඝනකාරක දාන්න එපා. තෙල්/ඝී ටිකක් වැඩියෙන් දෙන්න පුළුවන්ද? බත්, රොටි හෝ පාන් නැතුව දෙන්න.
For the Harik Malu Kari, please ensure no added sugar, potatoes, or starchy thickeners. Can I have extra oil/ghee? Please serve it without rice, roti, or bread.
Watch out for
Restaurants may use a small amount of sugar to enhance flavor or use pre-mixed curry pastes with hidden carbs. Onions contribute to carb count.
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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