Puhul Thel Dala
Ash Pumpkin Stir Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Diced ash pumpkin (winter melon) stir-fried until tender with onions, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, and a light seasoning of turmeric and salt, often finished with a touch of fresh coconut or coconut milk.
Key ingredients
Ash pumpkin, coconut oil, onions, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, salt, black pepper, fresh grated coconut (optional) or coconut milk.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or thickening agents.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
පුහුල් තෙල් දාලා එකට සීනි හෝ ඝණකාරක ද්රව්ය දාන්න එපා.
For the Puhul Thel Dala, please ensure no added sugar or thickening agents are used.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, possible hidden sugar. Ash pumpkin itself is very low carb.
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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