Is dal makhani good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 212 kcal and 10 g protein.
212kcal
10 gprotein
24 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 4.7 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 212 kcal a serving is 8% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 10 g is 7% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 20 g protein (425 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 106 | 5 g |
| 1 katori | 212 | 10 g |
| 1½ katori | 318 | 15 g |
| 2 katori | 425 | 20 g |
More protein a serving in dals and curries
- Paneer butter masala304 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Paneer bhurji275 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Palak paneer247 kcal · 15 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g