Kehel Muwa Kari
Banana Blossom Curry
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A fragrant curry made from banana blossom (banana flower), simmered in a coconut milk-based gravy with a blend of Sri Lankan spices. The texture is meaty and fibrous, making it a satisfying keto vegetable dish. Served without rice, roti, or other starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Banana blossom (Kehel Muwa), coconut milk (thick and thin), coconut oil, onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaf), mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, chili powder, roasted curry powder, salt, lime juice.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar or thickeners are added. Request thin coconut milk only if aiming for lower calories.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කෙසෙල් මුව කරි එකට සීනි හෝ උකුකාරක දාන්න එපා. තුනී පොල්කිරි පමණක් දාලා හදන්න පුළුවන්ද?
Kehel Muwa Kari: No sugar or thickeners, please. Can you use thin coconut milk only?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, thickeners, excessive onions/tomatoes.
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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