Keto Koththamalli Kendha (Coriander Seed Broth)
Keto Coriander Seed Broth
Yes, with a tweak: omit all rice and any other grains or starchy thickeners. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A traditional Sri Lankan medicinal porridge, typically made with rice, adapted for keto as a warming and digestive broth. This modification omits rice, emphasizing the soothing qualities of coriander seeds, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek, enriched with full-fat coconut milk.
Key ingredients
Toasted coriander seeds, fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, fenugreek seeds (ulu haal), fresh grated full-fat coconut milk, salt, black pepper, water.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit all rice and any other grains or starchy thickeners. Request a generous amount of coconut milk. Ensure no added sugars or high-carb vegetables are included.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කීටෝ කොත්තමල්ලි කැඳ සඳහා, බත්, ධාන්ය වර්ග හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත ඝණකාරක දාන්න එපා. සීනි හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවළු දාන්න එපා. පොල් කිරි වැඩියෙන් දෙන්න.
For Keto Koththamalli Kendha, please omit all rice, grains, or starchy thickeners. No added sugars or high-carb vegetables. Request generous coconut milk.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-packaged coconut milk. Risk of restaurant adding rice or rice flour as a thickener. Fenugreek seeds have some carbs, but in broth, quantity should be low.
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.
More on the Sri Lankan menuAll 177 Sri Lankan dishes ›
