Wambatu Moju
Brinjal Moju (Eggplant Pickle/Relish)
No, skip this one: about 21g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A flavorful and rich side dish made from deep-fried eggplant slices, tossed with caramelized onions, green chilies, mustard seeds, and a typically sweet and tangy dressing. It has a distinctive texture and complex flavor.
Key ingredients
Eggplant (brinjal), onions, green chilies, mustard seeds, curry leaves, chili powder, vinegar, cooking oil (for deep frying).
If you order it anyway
Crucial: Request 'no sugar' and clarify no sweetening agents like treacle or excessive jaggery. Ask for extra oil for frying to ensure fat content. Vinegar and spices will provide the tang.
If you order it anyway, say this (Sinhala)
වම්බටු මෝජු එකට සීනි, පැණි හෝ වැඩියෙන් හකුරු දාන්න එපා. බැදීමට තෙල් ටිකක් වැඩියෙන් දෙන්න.
For the Wambatu Moju, please ensure no added sugar, treacle, or excessive jaggery. Use extra oil for frying.
Watch out for
Extremely high risk of added sugar (jaggery, treacle, white sugar) to create the signature sweet-and-sour profile. Eggplant itself has some carbs, but is acceptable in moderation. Caramelized onions also add natural sugars.
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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