indian · Home-cooked plate
How many calories in a plate of aloo keema?
About 600 kcal for a typical home-cooked plate.
Calories come primarily from the lamb mince fat and the oil used for frying. Potatoes add carbohydrates, while spices contribute negligible energy. The total depends heavily on the lean-to-fat ratio of the meat and the amount of oil absorbed.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloo Keema | 1 cup cooked, 200 g | 380 kcal | 18 g | 25 g | 22 g |
| Basmati Rice | 1 cup cooked, 158 g | 206 kcal | 4 g | 45 g | 0 g |
| Plain Yogurt | 2 tbsp, 30 g | 10 kcal | 1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 388 g | 596 kcal | 23 g | 71 g | 22 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use lean beef mince (5% fat)−60 kcal
- Reduce cooking oil by half−45 kcal
- Add 1 tbsp ghee+45 kcal
- Serve with naan instead of rice+50 kcal