How many calories does one serving of Shahi Korma Biryani have?

One serving of Shahi Korma Biryani gives 238 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 185 calories, proteins account for 26 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 23 calories.  One serving of Shahi Korma Biryani provides about 12 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Shahi Korma Biryani recipe. To make this shahi recipe, here we use low fat milk and zero-oil. You won’t know the difference… it tastes just as good! i have replaced cream with poppy seeds and cashewnut paste to impart the required richness and flavour. Poppy seeds also add calcium, iron, zinc and fibre.

Is Shahi Korma Biryani healthy?

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

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Mixed Vegetables : Mixed vegetables  get the benefits of lots of nutrients as you are using cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, french beans and green peas. Cauliflower is extremely low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels.  Rich in Antioxidant and read here for detailed benefits of cauliflower. Cabbage is low in cal, relieves constipation, good for diabetics and see here all benefits of cabbage.  Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein, has insoluble fibre to relieve constipation. Is green peas good for diabetics and see full benefits of green peas. 

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 Shahi Korma Biryani ?

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.

Can healthy individuals have Shahi Korma Biryani  ?

Yes, but have a snall portion as there is loads of rice. Cut the rice volume and increase the vegetables to make this recipe healthier. 

Shahi Korma Biryani is high in

1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

2. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium.

3. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 238 calories that come from Shahi Korma Biryani?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1hr 11 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 24 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 32 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 41 mins

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