Issa Masala
Prawn Masala
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or high-carb thickeners. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent prawns cooked in a rich, thick, and spicy masala paste with onions, a small amount of tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of aromatic Sri Lankan spices. A flavorful and semi-dry dish.
Key ingredients
Prawns, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, Sri Lankan spices
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or high-carb thickeners. Ensure limited use of tomato or tomato paste. Can be made with more coconut oil/ghee for higher fat.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ඉස්ස මසාලා එකට සීනි හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත දේවල් දාන්න එපා. තක්කාලි අඩු කරලා පොල් තෙල්/ගිතෙල් වැඩියෙන් දාලා හදන්න.
No sugar or high-carb thickeners in the Issa Masala. Please limit tomato. Cook with extra coconut oil or ghee.
Watch out for
Onion, garlic, ginger, small amount of tomato. Potential for hidden sugar in masala paste.
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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