Is kadhi good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 150 g) has 152 kcal and 6 g protein.
152kcal
6 gprotein
14 gcarbs
8 gfat
Why
- 4.2 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 152 kcal a serving is 5% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 6 g is 4% of 140 g protein.
- Fat gives 47% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 katori gives 13 g protein (304 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 76 | 3 g |
| 1 katori | 152 | 6 g |
| 1½ katori | 228 | 9 g |
| 2 katori | 304 | 13 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