Calorie guides for everyday Pakistani dishes
Approximate values for home-style servings — useful reference while you cook. Exact calories vary with oil, portion size, and ingredients.
Chapati / Roti
~120 kcal / serving
Approximate calories in a homemade Pakistani chapati, plus protein, carbs, and tips to lighten your plate.
Chicken Biryani
~520 kcal / serving
Estimated calories in a home-style chicken biryani serving, with macros and smarter portion tips.
Beef Nihari
~480 kcal / serving
Rough calorie count for a comforting bowl of Pakistani nihari, plus what drives the numbers up or down.
Chicken Karahi
~390 kcal / serving
Estimated calories for a typical home chicken karahi serving with tomato-onion masala.
Daal Chawal
~430 kcal / serving
Calories in a classic Pakistani daal chawal plate, with notes on tadka oil and rice portions.
Aloo Keema
~410 kcal / serving
Estimated calories for Pakistani aloo keema, matching our Recipe of the Day favorite.