Dal tadka calories
दाल तड़का
Yellow lentils, usually toor or moong dal, cooked soft and finished with a tadka of ghee or oil, cumin, garlic and chili.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Dal tadka (1 bowl (katori)) has about 200 kcal. Most servings fall between 130 and 320 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 200 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fat
- 9 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl (katori), about 200 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g | 44% |
| Fat | 9 g | 40% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| With 1 cup of steamed rice | 410 kcal |
| With 2 roti (no ghee) | 370 kcal |
| Restaurant dal tadka with extra ghee | 300 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Most of the fat comes from the tadka, at about 45 kcal per teaspoon of ghee or oil.
- Lentils give protein and fibre, but a bowl of dal is mostly water.
- Rice or roti usually doubles the calories of the meal.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less ghee in the tadka.
- Eat 1 roti or a smaller portion of rice with the dal.
- Add a bowl of salad or sabzi to make the meal more filling.
How to log Dal tadka in Nibbs
Log the dal, the rice and each roti as separate items, then edit the number of roti before you save. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Dal tadka calorie questions
How many calories are in dal tadka?
A bowl of dal tadka (about 200 g) has about 200 kcal. With a cup of rice, the meal is about 410 kcal. With 2 plain roti, it is about 370 kcal.
How much protein is in dal tadka?
A bowl has about 8 g of protein. A larger bowl or a thicker dal gives more.
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