Heen Bovitiya Mallum
Small Indian Mallow Leaves Mallum
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A traditional Sri Lankan 'mallum' (finely shredded and tempered green salad) made from Heen Bovitiya leaves, tossed with fresh grated coconut, diced red onions, green chilies, garlic, and a hint of lime juice. Light and refreshing.
Key ingredients
Heen Bovitiya leaves (finely shredded), scraped coconut, red onions, green chilies, garlic, lime juice, salt, black pepper, mustard seeds, curry leaves, coconut oil (for tempering).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar. Served without starchy components.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
හීන් බෝවිටියා මැල්ලුම් සඳහා, සීනි දාන්න එපා. පිෂ්ඨය සහිත කිසිවක් නැතුව දෙන්න.
For Heen Bovitiya Mallum, please ensure no added sugar. Serve without any starchy components.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, a small amount from lime juice, and the natural carbs in coconut. Restaurant versions may use more coconut oil, increasing calories.
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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