Murunga Kola Mallum
Moringa Leaves Salad/Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Finely chopped moringa leaves (drumstick leaves) lightly sautéed or steamed with grated coconut, onions, green chilies, and a hint of lime. This is a highly nutritious and naturally keto-friendly green dish. Served without rice, roti, or other starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Moringa leaves (Murunga Kola), grated coconut, onions, green chilies, garlic, lime juice, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added. Request it be prepared with minimal oil if preferred.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
මුරුංගා කොළ මාලුමට සීනි දාන්න එපා. තෙල් ටිකක් අඩු කරලා හදන්න පුළුවන්ද?
Murunga Kola Mallum: No added sugar, please. Can you prepare it with minimal oil?
Watch out for
Excessive onions, 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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