Kepala Thel Dala
Moringa Flower Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Delicate moringa flowers (drumstick tree flowers) lightly stir-fried with onions, garlic, green chilies, and a hint of turmeric. A nutritious and naturally low-carb vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Moringa flowers, onions, garlic, green chilies, turmeric
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or high-carb vegetables. Request extra cooking oil if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කෙපලා තෙල් දාලා එකට සීනි හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවලු දාන්න එපා. තෙල් වැඩියෙන් දාන්න.
No sugar or high-carb vegetables in the Kepala Thel Dala, please. Add extra cooking oil.
Watch out for
Small amounts of onion, garlic.
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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