Indian Food Calories

Dining at an Indian restaurant tonight and worried about the overall calorie intake? Take a look at the detailed Indian food calories table in the article, so that you can relax and enjoy your meal.
The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings; let food be your medicine. ~ Hippocrates

India, as a vast country, has harbored diverse groups of people, making it one of the biggest cultural mosaic in the world. There are many aspects about the country which makes it stand out and known to the rest of the world. For example, it's culture, educational system, vast diversities in region, and of course, Bollywood. Nonetheless, India is well-known for its unique and vibrant cuisines. A person living in India would know the general demographic of different regions catering to multitudes of flavors. However, many countries, including the West still believes that Indian recipes offers only calories and spice. A typical Indian restaurant, mostly catering Punjabi cuisines in many countries has rich, creamy curries, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and plenty of dishes that offer intense spices. If you are a fan of Indian recipes, calories should not be bothering you because there are many dishes that offer proteins, vitamins, fibers, iron, and much more. Here's a quick and easy way to understand what are the main food calories found in a typical restaurant that you may visit. The table is divided into different groups like poultry and meat, vegetables, dals (lentils), rice, appetizers, milk products, roti/chapatti (Indian bread), and dessert.

List of Indian Foods

Whenever you try to incorporate an unknown or unfamiliar cuisine in your diet, you should thoroughly understand it to maintain a balance. This will not only prevent you from gaining weight, but also help you keep the total calories in check.

Indian Chicken/Meat Curries
Food List Portion (g) Calories Carbohydrates (g) Protein (g) Total Fat (g)
Chicken Curry 100 132 4.5 11.4 7.6
Chicken Korma 100 166 5.3 13.0 10.3
Tandoori Chicken Breast 100 700 ~ ~ ~
Aloo Ghost Kari (Goat) 100 600 ~ ~ ~
Rogan Josh 100 500 ~ ~ 30
Pork Vindaloo Curry 620 ~ ~ ~ 35
Indian Vegetable Curries
Food List Portion (g) Calories Carbohydrates (g) Protein (g) Total Fat (g)
Aloo Baigan Mixed Vegetable 100 103 32.3 1.3 4.7
Aloo Beans Mixed Vegetable 100 134 34.3 2.4 8.7
Aloo Curry 100 105 14.4 1.2 5.0
Baigan ka Bharta 100 70 5.7 1.2 4.7
Bhindi (Okra) 100 161 12.1 3.9 10.7
Chole (Chickpeas) 100 74 3.3 4.3 4.1
Gatte ki Subji 148 275 ~ ~ ~
Methi Aloo 100 121 16.0 2.2 5.4
Mutter Paneer 100 147 10.7 8.5 8.1
Rajmah (Kidney beans) 100 102 10.7 4.7 3.4
Shahi Paneer 95 263 ~ ~ ~
Shimla Mirch Aloo 100 93 12.8 1.5 3.4
Stuffed Tomato 100 85 11.0 2.1 3.4
Vegetable Jalfrazi 98 159 ~ ~ ~
Vegetable Kofta Curry 100 147 13.3 2.6 9.1
Vegetable Korma 100 88 8.7 1.4 5.3
Indian Dals (Lentils)
Food List Portion (g) Calories Carbohydrates (g) Protein (g) Total Fat (g)
Arhar dal 100 53 8.0 2.8 1.2
Chana dal 100 99 12.8 4.5 3.2
Dal Makhani 100 117 14.0 6.8 1.3
Maa ki Dal 146 92 ~ ~ ~
Moong dal 100 211 31.3 12.8 3.7
Masoor dal 100 165 24.7 10.3 2.7
Urad dal 100 107 14.0 6.0 3.0
Sambhar 100 5.0 2.6 15.0 1.8
Dal Dhokli 105 238 ~ ~ ~
Indian Rice
Food List Portion (g) Calories Carbohydrates (g) Protein (g) Total Fat (g)
Boiled Rice 100 111 25.0 2.2 0.2
Pulao 100 119 19.0 3.2 3.4
Khichari 100 215 33.0 4.3 7.4
Indian Milk Products
Food List Portion (g) Calories Carbohydrates (g) Protein (g) Total Fat (g)
Milk (Cow) 100 67 4.4 3.2 4.1
Milk (Buffalo) 100 117 5.0 4.3 6.5
Yogurt 100 60 3.0 3.1 4.0
Buttermilk 100 15 0.5 0.8 1.1
Paneer (Cow's milk) 100 265 1.2 18.3 20.8
Paneer (Buffalo's milk) 100 292 7.9 13.4 23.0
Lassi 100 69 3.2 5.7 0.5
Indian Appetizers
Food List Portion (g) Calories Carbohydrates (g) Protein (g) Total Fat (g)
Samosa 100 252 48.1 6.3 17.6
Poppadums 100 408 39.3 21.0 18.6
Aloo Tikki 100 101 11.8 1.8 5.2
Pakoda Onion 58 315 ~ ~ ~
Pakoda Paneer 125 376 ~ ~ ~
Indian Desserts
Food List Portion (g) Calories Carbohydrates (g) Protein (g) Total Fat (g)
Besan Laddu 40 315 ~ ~ ~
Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot) 135 460 ~ ~ ~
Coconut Barfi 30 157 ~ ~ ~
Kaju Rolls 14 83 ~ ~ ~
Kheer 150 345 ~ ~ ~
Malai Kulfi 75 210 ~ ~ ~
Mango Kulfi 70 147 ~ ~ ~
Malpua 40 342 ~ ~ ~
Naan Katai 45 150 ~ ~ ~
Rasgulla 40 194 ~ ~ ~
Sandesh 7 30 ~ ~ ~
Shrikhand 105 465 ~ ~ ~
Til Laddu 20 55 ~ ~ ~

There you have it, the table with full illustration of Indian food calories count. Indian cuisine is definitely different and diverse than other cuisines found in the world. So, the next time you want to indulge yourself in some Indian foods, you will know exactly what to eat and how many calories it contains.
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Last Updated: 9/23/2011
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