Keto Maalu Cutlet
Keto Fish Cutlets (without Potato/Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly no mashed potato, breadcrumbs, or wheat flour. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful Sri Lankan fish cutlets, traditionally made with mashed potato and coated in breadcrumbs, are reimagined for keto. This modified version uses mashed cauliflower or crushed pork rinds as a binder and is coated in almond or coconut flour before being shallow or deep-fried to a golden crisp.
Key ingredients
Canned tuna (or cooked flaked fish), cauliflower (mashed), onions, green chilies, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, lime juice, eggs (for binding), almond flour/coconut flour (for coating), coconut oil (for frying).
How to make it keto
Strictly no mashed potato, breadcrumbs, or wheat flour. Use keto-friendly binders (e.g., cauliflower mash, psyllium husk) and coatings (e.g., almond flour, coconut flour, crushed pork rinds).
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
පොඩි කළ අල, බ්රෙඩ්ක්රම්බ්ස් හෝ තිරිඟු පිටි දාන්න එපා. කීටෝ-හිතකාමී බයින්ඩර් සහ කෝටින්ග් පමණක් යොදන්න.
No mashed potato, breadcrumbs, or wheat flour. Please use keto-friendly binders and coatings.
Watch out for
Risk of traditional potato/flour use in a restaurant setting if not explicitly communicated. Hidden sugars in pre-made 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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