Murunga Podu Thel Dala
Moringa Pod Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Fresh moringa pods (drumstick pods) stir-fried until tender with onions, garlic, green chilies, and tempered with aromatic spices. A nutritious and naturally low-carb vegetable dish, commonly enjoyed as a side.
Key ingredients
Moringa pods, onions, garlic, green chilies, aromatic spices, oil
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or other high-carb vegetables. Request extra coconut oil if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
මුරුංගා පොදු තෙල් දාලා එකට සීනි හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවලු දාන්න එපා. පොල් තෙල් වැඩියෙන් දාන්න.
No sugar or high-carb vegetables in the Murunga Podu Thel Dala, please. Add extra coconut oil.
Watch out for
Small amounts of onion, garlic.
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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