Per 1 katori (150g)
165kcal
Protein
3g
7% of energy
Carbs
12g
29% of energy
Fat
12g
64% of energy
Indian food · sabzis
Bhindi Masala
- Serving
- 1 katori · 150g
- Macro lead
- Fat-forward
- Fiber / serving
- 5 g
Macros
Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.
| Nutrient | Per serving (150g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g | 3.3 g |
How Indian lifters use Bhindi Masala
Sabzi micronutrients are the hidden lever most Indian lifters ignore — 2 cups a day covers most vitamin and fibre needs without touching a supplement. Fat-forward — a little goes a long way, especially on a cut.
Where it fits in your day
Fat-dense foods sit heavy — keep them earlier in the day or on the meal furthest from training. Skip them in the pre-workout window; fat slows gastric emptying and can leave you sluggish under the bar.
Cost & convenience
Low protein density (2g/100g). Treat it as a carb, fat, or micronutrient food — not a protein anchor. Cost-per-gram of protein is high here; don't rely on it to hit your daily target.
Common myth
Food is neither "clean" nor "dirty" — it's kcal and macros. Track what's on the plate, adjust as your goal changes, and stop moralising your dinner.
Swaps & pairings
Similar sabzis
Aloo Gobi 180 kcal · 4g protein per servingAloo Matar 200 kcal · 5g protein per servingBaingan Bharta 150 kcal · 3g protein per servingPalak Sabzi 110 kcal · 4g protein per servingMixed Veg 150 kcal · 4g protein per servingLauki Sabzi 95 kcal · 2g protein per serving
Build a plate around Bhindi Masala
Plans that fit
Meal plans that use Bhindi Masala
Recomp ideas — Vegetarian
Goal × diet day of food ideas
Fat Loss ideas — Vegetarian
Goal × diet day of food ideas
~2400 kcal Recomp — Ovo-vegetarian
Example recomp day, eggs included
Train while you eat this
Frequently asked
Is Bhindi Masala good for weight loss?
Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 1 katori costs you 165 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Bhindi Masala should I eat per day?
Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.
Is Bhindi Masala high in protein?
Not really — 2g per 100g. Treat it as a fat source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.
Can I eat Bhindi Masala pre or post workout?
Skip it in the pre-workout window — fat slows gastric emptying. Post-workout it's fine as part of a mixed meal.
Fit this into your daily targets
bodyBot builds your Indian meal plan around your goal and weight, using this same food database.