Kakuluwo Masala
Spicy Crab Masala Dry Fry
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or tomato sauce/paste (unless a very small keto-friendly amount). About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole crab pieces cooked in a rich, dry-style masala made with robust Sri Lankan spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and a hint of coconut milk, stir-fried until the spices coat the crab beautifully.
Key ingredients
Crab, onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, pandan leaves, green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric powder, roasted curry powder, black pepper, a small amount of coconut milk, lime juice, coconut oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or tomato sauce/paste (unless a very small keto-friendly amount). Ensure no starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කකුළුවෝ මසාලා වලට සීනි, තක්කාලි සෝස්/පේස්ට් සහ පිෂ්ඨය දාන්න එපා.
For Kakuluwo Masala, please no added sugar, no tomato sauce/paste, and no starchy thickeners.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in spice mixes or readymade pastes. Onion content. Tomato paste might be used for color.
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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