Kukul Mas Roast
Chicken Roast
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender chicken pieces (often on the bone) slow-cooked in a rich, deeply flavored, and moderately dry gravy with a complex blend of Sri Lankan spices, herbs, onions, and a hint of coconut milk.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces, coconut oil, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, rampe, roasted curry powder, red chili powder, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, coconut milk.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Confirm no flour or cornstarch for thickening. Ensure skin-on chicken is used for extra fat.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කුකුල් මස් රෝස්ට් එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. උකු කරන්න පිටි හෝ කොන්ෆ්ලවර් දාන්නේ නැතිව, හම සහිත කුකුල් මස් වලින් හදන්න.
Kukul Mas Roast: No added sugar, please. Confirm no flour or cornstarch for thickening. Please use skin-on chicken.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, and potential hidden sugars in commercial spice mixes or for balancing flavor.
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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