Is moong dal halwa good for muscle gain?

PeakX · Is it good for you? · Updated 2026-11-11

Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 katori · 100 g) has 408 kcal and 8 g protein.

Why

• 2 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
• 408 kcal a serving is 15% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 8 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
• Fat gives 49% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
• With 43 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.

The portion to aim for

Even 2 katori gives 16 g protein (817 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.

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