CaloSign inCalories in Dal tadka
1 katori of dal tadka (150 g) has about 186 kcal - also called tadka dal, dal fry.
Per 1 katori (150 g), with 5.4 g fibre.
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Have toor dal at home? CaloDaily plans dal tadka into your week, in the right portion for your target.
40 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) | 186 | 7.4 g | 22.7 g | 7.8 g |
| 100 g | 124 | 4.9 g | 15.1 g | 5.2 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Dal tadka | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 katori (150 g) | 186 | 7.8 g |
| Restaurant, the same 150 g | 210 | 12.1 g |
| Restaurant, 1 serving (320 g) | 448 | 25.9 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant dal tadka has about 13% more calories than home-made - mostly the extra oil and ghee. The serving is bigger too: a restaurant serving is about 320 g, against 150 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 448 kcal against 186. Ordering it? See restaurant dal tadka.
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:
- Toor dal (raw): 35 g
- Onion: 20 g
- Tomato: 25 g
- Ghee: 8 g
It finishes at about 165 g once cooked. Dal finished with a ghee tempering, which is where the difference is. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether dal tadka fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log dal tadka in CaloDaily by the katori - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 katori of dal tadka takes about 40 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 tadka?
About 186 kcal for 150 g, with 7.4 g protein, 22.7 g carbs and 7.8 g fat.
Ek katori dal tadka mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek katori dal tadka (150 g) mein lagbhag 186 calorie hoti hai, aur 7.4 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 katori of dal tadka?
About 40 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 tadka compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant dal tadka has about 13% more calories than home-made - mostly the extra oil and ghee. The serving is bigger too: a restaurant serving is about 320 g, against 150 g for 1 katori at home, so it comes to 448 kcal against 186.
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