Per 1 katori (180g)
340kcal
Protein
15g
19% of energy
Carbs
12g
15% of energy
Fat
24g
67% of energy
Indian food · protein sources
Kadhai Paneer
- Serving
- 1 katori · 180g
- Macro lead
- Fat-forward
- Region
- north
- Fiber / serving
- 3 g
Macros
Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.
| Nutrient | Per serving (180g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 189 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g | 8.3 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 13.3 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 1.7 g |
How Indian lifters use Kadhai Paneer
Every gram of protein you can source from real food beats a scoop. Weigh raw when you can — a '150g chicken' portion at a restaurant is often 90g cooked. Fat-forward — a little goes a long way, especially on a cut. The dish is most common in north kitchens, but works anywhere in India — the ingredients are pantry-standard.
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
Moderate protein density (8.3g/100g). Not the cheapest protein per gram, but it doubles as a source of carbs and micronutrients — so it earns its rupee spend twice.
Common myth
"You need 2× the protein if you lift" — the evidence caps out around 1.6–2.2g/kg bodyweight. Anything above that is expensive urine.
Swaps & pairings
Similar protein sources
Paneer Tikka 320 kcal · 22g protein per servingPaneer Butter Masala 380 kcal · 14g protein per servingMatar Paneer 300 kcal · 13g protein per servingEgg White (boiled) 17 kcal · 3.6g protein per servingAnda Bhurji (2 eggs) 240 kcal · 14g protein per servingEgg Curry (2 eggs) 280 kcal · 16g protein per serving
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Frequently asked
Is Kadhai Paneer 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 340 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.
How much Kadhai Paneer 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 Kadhai Paneer high in protein?
Not really — 8.3g per 100g. Treat it as a fat source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.
Can I eat Kadhai Paneer 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.
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