Uuru Kaella Thel Dala
Pork Jowl Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delicious and rich dry fry made from fatty pork jowl, cooked until tender and slightly crispy, seasoned with a spicy blend of chili powder, black pepper, turmeric, and tempered with onions, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves.
Key ingredients
Pork jowl, red onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaves), chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, salt, coconut oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugars or thickeners. Served without starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ඌරු කෑල්ල තෙල් දාලා සඳහා, සීනි හෝ ඝණකාරක දාන්න එපා. පිෂ්ඨය සහිත අතුරුපස නැතුව දෙන්න.
For Uuru Kaella Thel Dala, please ensure no added sugars or thickeners. Serve without starchy sides.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, ginger, and spices. Pork jowl is naturally fatty, and restaurant portions will amplify the fat content.
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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