Calories in a classic Pakistani daal chawal plate, with notes on tadka oil and rice portions.
Quick answer
About 430 kcal per 1 plate (1 cup rice + 1 cup daal). Figures are home-cooking estimates — oil, restaurant portions, and add-ons can raise the total.
Calories
430 kcal
Protein
16 g
Carbs
68 g
Fat
10 g
Serving size: 1 plate (1 cup rice + 1 cup daal)
What to know
- • Tadka ghee/oil can add 40–90 kcal depending on the spoon.
- • White basmati rice portion size dominates carbs.
- • Masoor or moong daal profiles differ slightly from chana daal.
Smarter plate tips
- • Measure rice with a cup instead of serving from the pot freehand.
- • Keep tadka light — cumin and garlic still taste great.
- • Add a kachumber salad for fiber and fullness.
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