Dal Makhani Calories & Nutrition (दाल मखनी)

Dal Makhani has 111 calories per 1 katori (74 kcal per 100 g)

Dals & Pulses Health Rating: 9/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
111 kcal

Dal Makhani Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Dal Makhani broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 74 kcal 3.3 g 7.9 g 3.1 g
1 katori standard 150 g 111 kcal 5 g 11.9 g 4.6 g
1 bowl 200 g 148 kcal 6.7 g 15.9 g 6.1 g
2 katori 300 g 222 kcal 10 g 23.8 g 9.2 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Dal Makhani (per 1 katori)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 111 kcal 74 kcal 6%
Protein 5 g 3.3 g 10%
Carbohydrates 11.9 g 7.9 g 4%
Fat 4.6 g 3.1 g 7%
Fiber 3.4 g 2.3 g 14%
Sugar 1.2 g 0.8 g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 5 g · 18%
Carbs 11.9 g · 44%
Fat 4.6 g · 38%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 111 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 24 min
Cycling 16 min
Running 12 min
Yoga 32 min

Is Dal Makhani good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Dal Makhani carries roughly 74 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Dal Makhani good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Dal Makhani provides about 3.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 4.5 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Dal Makhani

Add a squeeze of lemon before eating to help your body absorb the iron in the dal. Pair it with rice or roti to get a more complete protein.

About Dal Makhani

Whole black urad and rajma slow-cooked with tomato, butter and cream, a Punjabi restaurant classic.

Frequently asked questions about Dal Makhani

1 katori dal makhani (150 g) contains approximately 111 calories, along with 5 g protein, 11.9 g carbohydrates and 4.6 g fat.

1 katori dal makhani (150 g) mein lagbhag 111 calorie aur 5 g protein hota hai. Isme 11.9 g carbs aur 4.6 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 कटोरी दाल मखनी (150 ग्राम) में लगभग 111 कैलोरी और 5 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 11.9 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 4.6 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Dal Makhani contains about 74 calories, 3.3 g protein, 7.9 g carbs and 3.1 g fat.

2 katori works out to roughly 222 calories and 10 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Dal Makhani carries roughly 74 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Dal Makhani contains about 3.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Dal Makhani provides roughly 7.9 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Dal Makhani is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 111 calories in 1 katori dal makhani takes brisk walking for about 24 minutes, or cycling for about 16 minutes, or running for about 12 minutes, or yoga for about 32 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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