Calories in Matar paneer: per serving and per 100 g

What one serving looks like

One katori of about 150 g of matar paneer has a few paneer cubes and green peas in a tomato onion gravy.

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

At 251 kcal, one serving is about 16 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 21 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. This is a dinner for days when you want a proper curry. One katori with two rotis is a satisfying plate at around 490 kcal.

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 gravy base is where the oil goes. Using less oil and more tomato keeps the number down without losing taste.

A swap to try

Try Palak paneer. Palak paneer carries more greens and usually less oil. Palak paneer (1 katori, about 150 g) comes to 152 kcal, which is 99 kcal less than 251 for matar paneer.

Who might want to watch it

It is rich, so people with acidity may prefer it earlier in the evening.

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