Kakuluwo Kari
Crab Curry
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added potatoes or other starchy vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A highly prized Sri Lankan delicacy, large crab pieces cooked in a rich, intensely spicy, and thick coconut milk-based gravy. The curry is known for its complex flavor profile derived from a generous amount of local spices, allowing the sweet crab meat to shine through.
Key ingredients
Crab (whole or cut), thick coconut milk, Sri Lankan curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, goraka, curry leaves, rampe, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, onions, green chilies, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added potatoes or other starchy vegetables. Confirm no added sugar in the gravy. Request for extra virgin coconut oil if available for higher fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කකුළුවෝ කරියට අල හෝ වෙනත් පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවළු දාන්න එපා. සීනි දාන්නත් එපා. අමතර වර්ජින් පොල් තෙල් ටිකක් වැඩියෙන් දෙන්න පුළුවන්ද?
For the Kakuluwo Kari, please ensure no potatoes or starchy vegetables, and no added sugar. If possible, can I have extra virgin coconut oil?
Watch out for
Potatoes or other root vegetables occasionally added. Hidden sugar in the gravy is a possibility, especially if tomato paste is used for color/thickness (though less common in traditional crab curry).
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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