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1 katori of chicken tikka masala (180 g) has about 288 kcal - also called tikka masala, chicken tikka gravy.
Per 1 katori (180 g), with 1.1 g fibre.
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Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 katori (180 g) | 288 | 25.9 g | 5.8 g | 17.5 g |
| 1 palm with gravy (180 g) | 288 | 25.9 g | 5.8 g | 17.5 g |
| 100 g | 160 | 14.4 g | 3.2 g | 9.7 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Chicken tikka masala | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 katori (180 g) | 288 | 17.5 g |
| Restaurant, the same 180 g | 279 | 19.6 g |
| Restaurant, 1 serving (330 g) | 512 | 36 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant and home-made chicken tikka masala are close - about 3% apart. What changes most is the serving: a restaurant serving is about 330 g, against 180 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 512 kcal against 288. Ordering it? See restaurant chicken tikka masala.
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Chicken (skinless, raw): 120 g
- Curd (whole milk): 20 g
- Tomato: 60 g
- Onion: 30 g
- Cream: 15 g
- Cooking oil: 10 g
It finishes at about 200 g once cooked. Home style: grilled tikka in an onion-tomato gravy with a spoon of cream. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether chicken tikka masala fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log chicken tikka masala in CaloDaily by the katori - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 katori of chicken tikka masala takes about 1 hour of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 katori of chicken tikka masala?
About 288 kcal for 180 g, with 25.9 g protein, 5.8 g carbs and 17.5 g fat.
Ek katori chicken tikka masala mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek katori chicken tikka masala (180 g) mein lagbhag 288 calorie hoti hai, aur 25.9 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 katori of chicken tikka masala?
About 1 hour of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
How many calories are in home-made chicken tikka masala compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant and home-made chicken tikka masala are close - about 3% apart. What changes most is the serving: a restaurant serving is about 330 g, against 180 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 512 kcal against 288.
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