Kalamari Badun (Keto Modified Cuttlefish Dry Fry)
Dry-Fried Cuttlefish with Spices (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breading (flour/cornstarch) is used for frying. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of cuttlefish stir-fried or dry-fried with onions, green chilies, and a blend of aromatic Sri Lankan spices like turmeric, chili powder, and black pepper. Prepared without any breading, sugary sauces, or starchy thickeners.
Key ingredients
Cuttlefish, coconut oil, red onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breading (flour/cornstarch) is used for frying. Confirm no sugar, tomato sauce, or ketchup is added to the 'dry fry' or 'devilled' style preparation. This dish is usually served dry or with minimal sauce, but clarification is key.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කලමාරි බදුන් වලට පිටි/කෝන්ෆ්ලෝර් දාලා බදින්න එපා. සීනි, තක්කාලි සෝස් හෝ කෙචප් එකතු නොකරන්න. වියළි විදියට සකස් කරන්න.
For Kalamari Badun, please ensure no flour/cornstarch breading. No sugar, tomato sauce, or ketchup added. Please prepare it dry.
Watch out for
High risk of added flour for crispiness or sugary sauces (especially if mislabeled as 'devilled'). Explicitly request none of these.
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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