Karawila Thel Dala
Stir-fried Bitter Gourd
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Thinly sliced bitter gourd stir-fried with onions, green chilies, and often Maldive fish, resulting in a slightly crispy texture and a balanced bitter, savory, and spicy flavor.
Key ingredients
Bitter gourd, red onions, green chilies, Maldive fish (optional), turmeric, chili powder, salt, coconut oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to reduce bitterness. Request without Maldive fish if vegetarian.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කරවිල තෙල් දාලා එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. උම්බලකඩ නැතුව දෙන්න.
For the Karawila Thel Dala, please ensure no added sugar. Can I have it without Maldive fish?
Watch out for
Minimal carb risk. Some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to mitigate bitterness, so confirm. Onions contribute slightly to carbs.
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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