Uuru Ambul Thiyal
Sour Pork Curry (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no sugar or potatoes, which are sometimes added in restaurant versions for bulk or sweetness. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Pork cubes cooked in a thick, dark, sour, and peppery gravy without coconut milk. Spices like black pepper, goraka (Garcinia quaesita) for sourness, and chili are prominent. A rich and intense flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Pork, goraka, black pepper, chili powder, turmeric, curry leaves, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, fenugreek, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no sugar or potatoes, which are sometimes added in restaurant versions for bulk or sweetness.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ඌරු ඇඹුල් තියල් වලට සීනි හෝ අල දාන්න එපා.
For Uuru Ambul Thiyal, please make it without sugar or potatoes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, sometimes potatoes are added in restaurant versions.
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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