Karawala Badun
Dried Fish Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Pieces of salted dried fish (Karawala), typically larger varieties than small shrimp, are deep-fried or pan-fried until crispy. Often served with sautéed onions, green chilies, and curry leaves.
Key ingredients
Dried fish, red onions, green chilies, curry leaves, chili powder, turmeric powder, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour/breading is used for frying and no sugar is added.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කරවල බදින්න පිටි, බ්රෙඩිං දාන්න එපා. සීනිත් එකතු කරන්න එපා.
For Karawala Badun, no flour or breading. Please confirm no sugar is added.
Watch out for
Sometimes served with potatoes (must omit), hidden sugar in spice blends.
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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