Keto Wattakka Thel Dala
Keto Tempered Pumpkin
Yes, with a tweak: request a small portion as pumpkin is higher in carbs than other keto vegetables. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory and lightly spiced tempered dish featuring small cubes of pumpkin stir-fried with onions, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, and mustard seeds in ample oil. Prepared with a focus on keto principles.
Key ingredients
Pumpkin, onions, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, salt, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request a small portion as pumpkin is higher in carbs than other keto vegetables. Ensure absolutely no sugar is added and minimal onion/tomato is used in the tempering process.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කීටෝ වට්ටක්කා තෙල් දාලා එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. පොඩි ප්රමාණයක්, අඩු ලූනු/තක්කාලි දාලා දෙන්න පුළුවන්ද?
For the Keto Wattakka Thel Dala, please ensure no added sugar. Could I have a small portion with minimal onion/tomato?
Watch out for
Pumpkin itself is relatively higher in carbs. Onions contribute to the carb count. Potential for hidden sugars if not explicitly avoided.
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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