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Calories in Moong Dal Khichdi
Calories, protein, carbs and fat in khichdi, by home portion and per 100 g, from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017.
Plain moong dal khichdi is light and easy to digest. Ghee, papad and chokha on the side add calories.
Of this, about 26 kcal comes from the oil, ghee or butter used in cooking. Cook with less and the total drops.
Made with: rice 22 g, moong dal 15 g, ghee 0.6 tsp.
Also called: khichri.
Calories in khichdi by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ katori | 77 kcal | 2.7 g | 13 g | 1.6 g |
| 1 katori | 154 kcal | 5.3 g | 25 g | 3.3 g |
| 2 katoris | 308 kcal | 11 g | 50 g | 6.6 g |
| 100 g | 103 kcal | 3.6 g | 17 g | 2.2 g |
Common combos with khichdi
| Plate | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 katori khichdi + 1 katori dahi | 263 kcal | 10 g |
| 1 katori masala khichdi | 204 kcal | 6.9 g |
| 1 plate khichdi with chokha, papad and ghee | 454 kcal | 14 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 katori?
1 katori has about 154 kcal, with 5.3 g protein, 25 g carbs and 3.3 g fat (IFCT 2017).
How many calories are in 100 g of khichdi?
100 g of khichdi has about 103 kcal and 3.6 g protein.
How much protein is in khichdi?
1 katori gives about 5.3 g protein. For a full meal total, add everything on your plate in the free Groteins calorie calculator.
Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR-NIN). Values are for home style cooking with a normal amount of oil, and a katori of 150 ml. Real values change with recipe and portion size. This is general information, not medical advice.