How many calories does one Paneer Pita Pocket have?
One Paneer Pita Pocket (100 grams) gives 206 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 64 calories, proteins account for 22 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 122 calories. One Paneer Pita Pocket provides about 10.1 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.
Paneer Pita Pocket recipe makes 6 pita poackets, 100 grams each.
206 calories for 1 pita pocket of Paneer Pita Pockets, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 15.9g, Protein 5.6g, Fat 13.6g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Paneer Pita Pockets.
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Looking for something different and unique for a party starter or a high tea party? Paneer pita pocket is an ideal catch! I personally love it and I am sure your guests would love it too.
Pita breads are yeast leavened breads which are very famous in Middle Eastern countries and it also is an Arab bread. There are different ways and methods of making pita bread. Usually pita has a pocket and sometimes, it is made pocket-less!! Pita breads can be had with sauces or dips such as hummus or is even used to wrap kebabs or falafels inside and had as a sandwich. There are a lot many ways to make it, we have made whole wheat pita bread on a tava.
Is Paneer Pita Pocket healthy ?
Yes, but conditions apply.
Let's understand the ingredients.
Paneer + Low Fat Paneer : Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Potassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Low fat paneer is has all the same nutrients as full-fat paneer, but it is minus the fat. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on benefits of paneer.
Whole Wheat flour (gehun ka atta) : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.
Carrots (gajjar) : Carrots have the nutrient Beta Carotene which is a form of Vitamin A, helps prevent deterioration of the eye as one gets older and prevents night blindness. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Read the 11 super benefiits of carrots and why to include them in your daily diet.
What's the problem ?
Eggless Mayo is made from fresh cream, lots of oil and condensed.
Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Paneer Pita Pocket?
Yes. Change the dressing to not add eggless mayo and insead use a curd based dressing.