CaloSign inCalories in Dal makhani
1 katori of dal makhani (150 g) has about 233 kcal - also called makhani dal, black dal.
Per 1 katori (150 g), with 6 g fibre.
Log dal makhani in one tap, or just say it: “ek katori dal makhani”, in English or any of nine Indian languages.
Have urad dal and rajma at home? CaloDaily plans dal makhani into your week, in the right portion for your target.
50 minutes of brisk walking burns it off - or a guided home workout that counts every rep with you.
Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 katori (150 g) | 233 | 8.9 g | 21.2 g | 13.2 g |
| 100 g | 155 | 5.9 g | 14.1 g | 8.8 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Dal makhani | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 katori (150 g) | 233 | 13.2 g |
| Restaurant, the same 150 g | 257 | 17 g |
| Restaurant, 1 serving (320 g) | 547 | 36.2 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant dal makhani has about 10% more calories than home-made - mostly the extra butter and cream. The serving is bigger too: a restaurant serving is about 320 g, against 150 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 547 kcal against 233. Ordering it? See restaurant dal makhani.
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:
- Urad dal (raw): 30 g
- Rajma (kidney beans, raw): 10 g
- Tomato: 30 g
- Butter: 12 g
- Cream: 15 g
It finishes at about 180 g once cooked. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether dal makhani fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log dal makhani in CaloDaily by the katori - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 katori of dal makhani takes about 50 minutes 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 dal makhani?
About 233 kcal for 150 g, with 8.9 g protein, 21.2 g carbs and 13.2 g fat.
Ek katori dal makhani mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek katori dal makhani (150 g) mein lagbhag 233 calorie hoti hai, aur 8.9 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 katori of dal makhani?
About 50 minutes 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 dal makhani compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant dal makhani has about 10% more calories than home-made - mostly the extra butter and cream. The serving is bigger too: a restaurant serving is about 320 g, against 150 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 547 kcal against 233.
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