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Dal makhani (home)
One serving of Dal makhani (home) — 1 katori — comes to 110 kcal, 5 g protein, 12 g carbs and 4.7 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 73 kcal and 3.3 g protein, which makes it not a meaningful protein source on its own for a dal & legume item. That single serving is about 7.3% of a 1,500 kcal day and 5.5% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it's more of a filler than a target-hitter on protein without much extra planning.
Walking off Dal makhani (home) takes roughly 2,750 steps, using the rough approximation of 0.04 kcal burned per step (a population-average estimate for a moderate walking pace, not a personalised number). At ₹10 a serving it costs about ₹40 for every 20 g of protein it delivers, which is a mid-to-high price for protein compared with dal, eggs or soya chunks. It fits a vegetarian or eggetarian or non-vegetarian diet. It works at lunch and dinner.
If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the dal & legume category are Besan chilla, Chana sundal (South Indian chickpea stir-fry), Chole / chana masala, Chana dal — each keeps a similar role on the plate while shifting the exact protein-to-carb balance a little.
Per portion vs per 100 g
| Amount | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (1 katori) | 110 | 5 | 12 | 4.7 |
| 2 servings | 220 | 10 | 24 | 9.4 |
| Per 100 g | 73 | 3.3 | 8 | 3.1 |
In a day's calorie budget
| Daily target | Share of the day | ₹ per 20 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 kcal | 7.3% | ₹40 |
| 2,000 kcal | 5.5% |
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Questions people ask
- How many calories are in Dal makhani (home)?
- One serving (1 katori) has 110 kcal, 5 g protein, 12 g carbs and 4.7 g fat. Per 100 g that's 73 kcal and 3.3 g protein.
- Is Dal makhani (home) good for weight loss?
- On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Dal makhani (home) is about 7.3% of a 1,500 kcal day, so it fits a fat-loss plan as long as the rest of the day is accounted for.
- How much walking burns off Dal makhani (home)?
- Roughly 2,750 steps, using the approximation of about 0.04 kcal burned per step at a moderate walking pace — a rough population-average estimate, not personalised to your body weight or pace.