Kakuluwo Sudhu Kari
Sri Lankan White Crab Curry
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, mild crab curry cooked in a creamy white coconut milk gravy with green chilies, onions, garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices like cardamom and cinnamon. This version focuses on a lighter, milder profile compared to traditional red crab curries.
Key ingredients
Crab, coconut milk, green chilies, onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, pandan leaves, cooking oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Request no sugar if traditionally added, ensure no starchy vegetables (e.g., potato).
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කකුළුවෝ සුදු කරියට සීනි දාන්න එපා. අර්තාපල් වැනි පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවළු දාන්න එපා.
For Kakuluwo Sudhu Kari, please no added sugar and no starchy vegetables like potato.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made spice mixes or sauces, excessive onion in the base, potential use of thickeners.
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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