Nutritional Facts of Dal Khichdi, Calories in Dal Khichdi

by Tarla Dalal
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How many calories does one serving of Dal Khichdi have?

One  serving of Dal Khichdi gives 320 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 232 calories, proteins account for 50 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 38 calories.  One serving of Dal Khichdi  provides about 16 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See dal khichdi recipe.  An elaborate yet easy khichdi that makes a wholesome and delicious meal, the Dal Khichdi is made of toovar dal and rice combined with not just whole spices but also onions, garlic and tomatoes. This imparts a tangy twist to the khichdi making it holistic in terms of taste too. When you don’t have time to prepare a kadhi, you can just serve this with curds and papad, and there you have a sumptuous dinner on the table!

Is Dal Khichdi healthy?

No, this is not very healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Toor Dal (tuvar dal, arhar dal, toovar dal) : Toor dal is rich in proteins, the building block of good health. High in fiberdiabetic and heart friendly. Being an excellent source of folic acid, pregnant women must include toor dal in their daily diet. Being an excellent source of fibre it helps in preventing and relieving gastric problems like constipation. See detailed benefits of toor dal

2. Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable sourcOnions (pyaz, kandae of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart diabetics. Read the benefits of onions

3. Tomatoes : Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant women's friend and are rich in Folate or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.

What's the problem?

Rice : Here are the pros for rice. Rice is a great source of complex carbohydrates, which is an important source of energy for our body. Rice is low in fibre and therefore a good option for people suffering from diarrhoea. What's not good in rice. Foods like rice are high in Glycemic index are not suitable for weight loss, heart patients,  diabetics as they affect the blood sugar control levels. See details of is white rice and parboiled rice good for you?

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have dal khichdi ?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Foods like rice are high in Glycemic index are not suitable for weight loss, heart patients,  diabetics as they affect the blood sugar control levels.

We suggest the following healthy khichdi like fada ni khichdi recipevitamin khichdi recipebuckwheat moong dal and vegetable khichdibajra moong and green peas khichdi and barley khichdi. All these recipes have ZERO usage of rice and portion control is suggested for diabetics. 

Buckwheat, Moong and Vegetable Khichdi

Buckwheat, Moong and Vegetable Khichdi

Can healthy individuals have dal khichdi?

Yes, but we are not great fans of rice. So eat in limited quantity.

How to burn 320 calories that come from one serving of Dal Khichdi?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1 hr 36 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 32 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 43 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 55 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.

Value per serving% Daily Values
Energy320 cal16%
Protein12.4 g23%
Carbohydrates58.1 g19%
Fiber6 g24%
Fat4.2 g6%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
VITAMINS
Vitamin A151.9 mcg3%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)0.3 mg30%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.1 mg9%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)2.1 mg17%
Vitamin C7.5 mg19%
Vitamin E0 mg0%
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)54.8 mcg27%
MINERALS
Calcium51.6 mg9%
Iron1.6 mg8%
Magnesium78.5 mg22%
Phosphorus204.4 mg34%
Sodium17.9 mg1%
Potassium545.8 mg12%
Zinc1 mg10%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Dal Khichdi
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 on 04 Oct 20 05:09 PM


I am not able to understand what quantity is exactly 1 serving ,so it''s better if u mention calories in context with 1 katori or cup
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Tarla Dalal    We don''t weigh each dish we make. We analyse the health aspect of every ingredient and give our views if the recipe is healthy! But noted for future. Thank you.
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05 Oct 20 09:35 AM
Dal Khichdi
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 on 23 Jul 20 09:21 PM


Hoe many grams is 1 serving?
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Tarla Dalal    we don''t weigh each dish we make. We analyse the health aspect of every ingredient and give our views if the recipe is healthy !
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25 Jul 20 10:00 AM