Kumburu Thel Dala
Field Crab Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Small field crabs dry-fried with a pungent mix of Sri Lankan spices, generous amounts of onions, and green chilies. A rustic and intensely flavorful dish, naturally keto.
Key ingredients
Field crabs, Sri Lankan spices, onions, green chilies
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or high-carb thickeners. Request a generous amount of cooking oil.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කුඹුරු තෙල් දාලා එකට සීනි හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත දේවල් දාන්න එපා. තෙල් වැඩියෙන් දාලා හදන්න.
No sugar or high-carb thickeners in the Kumburu Thel Dala. Please use generous cooking oil.
Watch out for
Small amounts of onion, garlic, ginger. Potential for hidden sugar.
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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