Calories in matar paneer
1 bowl of matar paneer (277 g) has 373 calories, with 18.3 g of protein, 25.8 g of carbs and 21.6 g of fat. That's 135 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 bowl (277 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 373 kcal | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 6.6 g |
| Carbs | 25.8 g | 9.3 g |
| Fat | 21.6 g | 7.8 g |
| Fibre | 9.1 g | 3.3 g |
Figures are from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), where it's listed as “Pea paneer curry (Matar paneer)”. INDB works from home-cooked recipes, so a restaurant version will usually have more calories.
Is matar paneer good for a gym diet?
It has some protein (4.9 g per 100 calories), but not enough to lean on. Pair it with dal, paneer or curd to fill the gap.
Most of its calories come from fat (52%), then carbs (28%) and protein (20%).
What's in it
Made with green peas, tomatoes, green chillies, ginger, onions and paneer, 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 30 minutes.
- Cook onion, ginger and garlic in oil until golden.
- Add tomato puree, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
- Cook until thick, then add peas and a cup of water.
- Simmer until the peas are soft, then add paneer cubes.
- Finish with garam masala.
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| Food | Portion | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palak paneer | 1 bowl (296 g) | 230 | 11.8 g |
| Paneer curry | 1 bowl (202 g) | 357 | 15.8 g |
| Paneer chilla | 1 cheela (212 g) | 435 | 24.2 g |
| Paneer paratha | 1 paratha (85 g) | 224 | 6.8 g |
| Paneer | 100 g | 265 | 18.3 g |
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