Calories in Dal makhani: per serving and per 100 g

What one serving looks like

One katori of about 150 g of dal makhani is thick, dark and glossy, closer to a gravy than a soup.

Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day

At 179 kcal, one serving is about 11 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 15 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Think of dal makhani as a restaurant dish more than an everyday dal. One katori with two rotis is a full meal, and you can skip the extra butter on the table.

Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.

How cooking changes the number

The cream and butter turn a protein-rich dal into a rich one. The home version here uses a modest amount, and restaurants use far more.

A swap to try

Try Toor dal tadka. An everyday toor dal tadka gives you the protein of dal makhani for much less fat. Toor dal tadka (1 katori, about 150 g) comes to 128 kcal, which is 51 kcal less than 179 for dal makhani.

Who might want to watch it

People with high cholesterol or a fatty liver diagnosis are often asked to limit cream and butter. Check with your doctor.

This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.