Maalu Oluwa Kari
Spicy Fish Head Curry
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar or high-carb vegetables (like potatoes, carrots, pumpkin). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional and highly flavorful curry made with fish heads, often simmered in a rich coconut milk gravy with a complex blend of Sri Lankan spices, green chilies, and a tang from goraka (Garcinia cambogia).
Key ingredients
Fish heads (e.g., snapper, kingfish), coconut milk (full fat), goraka, green chilies, onion, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, rampe, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, chili powder, turmeric powder, roasted curry powder, salt, coconut oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar or high-carb vegetables (like potatoes, carrots, pumpkin). Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
මාළු ඔළුව කරි එකට සීනි හෝ අල, කැරට්, වට්ටක්කා වගේ කාබ් වැඩි එළවළු දාන්න එපා. බත් නැතුව දෙන්න.
For Maalu Oluwa Kari, no added sugar or high-carb vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or pumpkin. Please serve without rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some restaurant preparations; starchy vegetables sometimes added; typically served with rice.
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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