Is methi malai matar good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 222 kcal and 7 g protein.
222kcal
7 gprotein
15 gcarbs
15 gfat
Why
- 2.9 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 222 kcal a serving is 12% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 7 g is 6% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 61% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1½ katori keeps it to 333 kcal with 10 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 111 | 3 g |
| 1 katori | 222 | 7 g |
| 1½ katori | 333 | 10 g |
| 2 katori | 445 | 13 g |
More protein per calorie in paneer and veg curries
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Kadai paneer314 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Paneer do pyaza314 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