Rough calorie count for a comforting bowl of Pakistani nihari, plus what drives the numbers up or down.
Quick answer
About 480 kcal per 1 bowl (~300 g gravy + meat). Figures are home-cooking estimates — oil, restaurant portions, and add-ons can raise the total.
Calories
480 kcal
Protein
32 g
Carbs
12 g
Fat
34 g
Serving size: 1 bowl (~300 g gravy + meat)
What to know
- • Nihari is rich because of slow-cooked meat and fat in the gravy.
- • Serving with multiple naans multiplies total meal calories.
- • Leaner cuts and skimming fat lower the count.
Smarter plate tips
- • Skim excess oil before serving.
- • One soft naan or a small chapati is enough for most people.
- • Add ginger and green chili for flavor without extra fat.
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