Maalu Fry
Spiced Deep-fried Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish pieces (e.g., Tuna, Seer, or Paraw) marinated in a blend of Sri Lankan spices, then deep-fried to a crispy, golden perfection.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., Tuna, Seer), red chili powder, turmeric powder, curry powder, salt, lime juice, ginger-garlic paste, cooking oil (for deep frying).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breading is used. Confirm only spices are in the marinade.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
මාළු ෆ්රයි එකට පිටි හෝ පාන් කුඩු දාන්න එපා. කුළුබඩු විතරක් දාලා මැරිනේට් කරන්න.
For Maalu Fry, please ensure no flour or breading. Only spices in the marinade.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch in the marinade/dredging. Hidden sugars in some pre-made spice mixes.
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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