Moong Dal Khichdi calories
per katori, not per 100 g
188 kcal 1 katori khichdi — taken as 150 g — has about 188 calories, with 5.9 g protein, 30.8 g carbohydrate and 4.5 g fat. Two come to 375 kcal, three to 563 kcal.
Per 100 g, moong dal khichdi carries 125 kcal and 3.9 g protein.
Serving assumed: 1 katori khichdi ≈ 150 g — rice and moong dal with a light ghee tempering. Change the portion and every number below changes with it.
Moong Dal Khichdi calories by portion
The whole point of this site: an Indian portion, not a laboratory 100 g. Everything below scales linearly from the 150 g serving.
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 katori | 150 g | 188 kcal | 5.9 g | 30.8 g | 4.5 g | 2.3 g |
| 2 katori | 300 g | 375 kcal | 11.7 g | 61.5 g | 9.0 g | 4.5 g |
| 3 katori | 450 g | 563 kcal | 17.6 g | 92.3 g | 13.5 g | 6.8 g |
| 1 plate | 250 g | 313 kcal | 9.8 g | 51.3 g | 7.5 g | 3.8 g |
Figures in kilocalories — the "calories" on a food label. Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate; fibre is listed separately and is included in neither the carbohydrate column nor the energy figure.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 katori khichdi (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 125 kcal | 188 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 20.5 g | 30.8 g |
| Fat | 3.0 g | 4.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.5 g | 2.3 g |
What it takes to burn off 1 katori khichdi of moong dal khichdi
Minutes of activity for a 70 kg adult to spend 188 kcal, using MET values from the 2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities. This is a scale check, not a licence — appetite rises with activity and the two do not cancel neatly.
Calculated as MET × 3.5 × 70 kg ÷ 200 kcal per minute. Full working on the method page, and the whole activity dataset at BurnLab.
Where moong dal khichdi sits in an Indian plate
Among the 18 rice dishes entries on this site, moong dal khichdi ranks 6th for protein (3.9 g per 100 g) and 12th for energy density (125 kcal per 100 g). The protein leader in the group is mutton biryani at 8.5 g.
Protein supplies 12% of its energy — respectable, but a plate built only on this will run short. Dal, curd, paneer or eggs close the gap cheaply. There is very little fibre here — 1.5 g per 100 g.
A realistic day matters more than any single dish. If you are building a meal, the thali builder adds several foods and their real servings together in one total.
Questions
How many calories are in 1 katori khichdi?
About 188 kcal for 1 katori khichdi, taken as 150 g (rice and moong dal with a light ghee tempering). Two come to roughly 375 kcal and three to 563 kcal. Per 100 g, moong dal khichdi carries 125 kcal.
How much protein is in moong dal khichdi?
3.9 g per 100 g, which works out to 5.9 g in 1 katori khichdi. That is 12% of the energy in this food, and ranks 6th of 18 in the rice dishes group on this site.
Is moong dal khichdi good for weight loss?
At 125 kcal per 100 g it is on the lighter side, so portion size is forgiving. Protein is moderate, so pair it with dal, curd or a non-veg side to stay full. No single food makes or breaks a diet; the total for the day does.
Why does this differ from other calorie sites?
Two reasons. First, most sites publish a per-100 g figure from a US database and leave you to guess what a roti or a katori weighs; this page states the serving weight up front. Second, home-cooked Indian food varies enormously with oil and ghee — the figures here assume rice and moong dal with a light ghee tempering. A restaurant version can be 30 to 60% higher.
Similar foods
Four more from rice dishes, and three from elsewhere with a similar energy density.
Nutrient values are averages for the stated preparation, based on the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–NIN) and standard recipe analysis. Energy is reconciled against the macronutrients with Atwater factors on every build. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Home-cooked Indian food varies enormously with oil, ghee and portion size; every value here is an average for a stated serving, with the assumption shown.