Is matar paneer good for weight loss?

PeakX · Is it good for you? · Updated 2026-11-11

Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 270 kcal and 14 g protein.

Why

• 5.2 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
• 270 kcal a serving is 15% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 14 g is 12% of 120 g protein.
• Fat gives 62% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.

The portion to aim for

1 katori keeps it to 270 kcal with 14 g protein.

More protein per calorie in dals and curries

• Palak paneer247 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g

Pair it with

• Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
• Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
• Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g