Thalapath Kari
Sailfish/Marlin Curry
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A rich and spicy curry featuring Sailfish or Marlin pieces simmered in a creamy coconut milk gravy with a complex blend of Sri Lankan spices. It is naturally low in carbs if prepared without added starches or high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Sailfish/Marlin pieces, coconut milk, curry powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaves), green chilies, onions, garlic, ginger, coconut oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added. Request no sugar or flour/cornstarch as a thickener. Can ask for a lighter, less gravy-heavy version.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
තලපත් කරි එකට අල, පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවළු, සීනි, පිටි හෝ කොන්ෆ්ලවර් එකතු කරන්න එපා. ග්රේවි අඩු කරලා සැහැල්ලුවෙන් හදන්න පුළුවන්ද?
Thalapath Kari: No potatoes or starchy vegetables. No sugar, flour, or cornstarch. Please make it lighter, less gravy-heavy.
Watch out for
Restaurants might add sugar to balance flavors, include potato or other starchy vegetables, or use rice flour/cornstarch as a thickener. Pre-made curry pastes may contain 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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