Calories in fish curry
1 bowl of fish curry (254 g) has 282 calories, with 22.4 g of protein, 9.7 g of carbs and 17 g of fat. That's 111 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 bowl (254 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | 111 kcal |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 8.8 g |
| Carbs | 9.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 6.7 g |
| Fibre | 4.8 g | 1.9 g |
Figures are from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), where it's listed as “Fish curry (Machli curry)”. INDB works from home-cooked recipes, so a restaurant version will usually have more calories.
Is fish curry good for a gym diet?
A good protein source, with 7.9 g for every 100 calories. A boiled egg, for comparison, gives 8.1 g.
Most of its calories come from fat (54%), then protein (32%) and carbs (14%).
What's in it
Made with tomatoes, ginger, onions, fish, yogurt (curd) and lemons or limes, plus spices and cooking oil or ghee. Each extra teaspoon of oil or ghee adds about 44 calories, which is where home and restaurant versions differ most.
How to make it
Takes about 35 minutes.
- Rub fish pieces with salt and turmeric; rest 10 minutes.
- Lightly fry the fish and set aside.
- Cook onion, ginger, garlic and tomato with chilli and coriander powder.
- Add water, bring to a simmer, and slide in the fish.
- Cook 8 minutes on low without stirring too much.
Logging fish curry in GymSensei
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