Kadhi

Serving: 1 katori · 150g
Macro lead: Fat-forward
Region: north
Fiber / serving: 1 g

Macros

Per-100g values are scaled from the serving weight in our food database.

Kadhi nutrition
Nutrient	Per serving (150g)	Per 100g
Calories	180 kcal	120 kcal
Protein	6 g	4 g
Carbs	14 g	9.3 g
Fat	11 g	7.3 g
Fiber	1 g	0.7 g

Energy shares above use standard 4/4/9 kcal-per-gram factors. Home recipes vary — oil and ghee change these most.

How Indian lifters use Kadhi

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

Low protein density (4g/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

Build a plate around Kadhi

Sambar 130 kcal · 6g protein per serving Black Chana (Kala Chana) 220 kcal · 12g protein per serving Aloo Gobi 180 kcal · 4g protein per serving Aloo Matar 200 kcal · 5g protein per serving Bhindi Masala 165 kcal · 3g protein per serving Baingan Bharta 150 kcal · 3g protein per serving

Plans that fit

Meal plans that use Kadhi

Muscle Gain 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

4-Day Upper/Lower — Recomp

Balanced program with core accessories

3-Day Full Body — Fat Loss

Compound-heavy, core baked in

Frequently asked

Is Kadhi 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 180 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.

How much Kadhi 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 Kadhi high in protein?

Not really — 4g per 100g. Treat it as a fat source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.

Can I eat Kadhi 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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