Keto Maalu Roti
Keto Fish Flatbread (with Coconut Flour/Almond Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: the roti itself must be made with keto-friendly flours. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory flatbread, prepared with a keto-friendly flour blend (e.g., coconut or almond flour), stuffed with a spicy, dry fish filling (typically tuna or mackerel), sautéed onions, and green chilies.
Key ingredients
For flatbread: coconut flour/almond flour, psyllium husk, water, salt, oil. For filling: Tuna/mackerel, onions, green chilies, chili powder, turmeric, curry leaves, lime juice, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, the roti itself must be made with keto-friendly flours. Verify no sugar in the fish filling.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කීටෝ මාළු රොටි හදද්දි කීටෝ පිටි වලින් රොටිය හදලා, මාළු පිරවුමට සීනි දාන්න එපා.
Keto Maalu Roti: Ensure keto flour for roti and no sugar in fish filling.
Watch out for
Traditional roti is high carb; ensure restaurant uses keto flours. Hidden sugar in fish filling.
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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