Calories in Nihari
Nihari has about 450 calories per 1 bowl (250 g), or 180 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 30 g protein, 12.5 g carbs and 31.3 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Estimated for a typical home-style recipe. Restaurant and homemade versions vary with oil, ghee and portion size.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 bowl (250 g) | 1 plate (300 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | 450 kcal | 540 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 30 g | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g | 12.5 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 12.5 g | 31.3 g | 37.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 1.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 1200 mg | 1440 mg |
About Nihari
Nihari is a slow-cooked beef shank stew thickened with wheat flour and finished with a thick layer of oil or ghee — that is the 'tari' that gives it its signature look. A bowl is roughly 450 kcal before the naan, and the fat on top can be a third of that.
Tip: If you stir the oil layer back in you are eating all of it; spoon from the side and leave the tari in the bowl to save 100+ kcal.
Burn off 450 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking100 min
- Running41 min
- Cycling56 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in nihari?+
About 450 kcal per 1 bowl (250 g), or 180 kcal per 100 g. The oil layer on top is where the calories are concentrated; the meat underneath is lean and high in protein.
How many calories in 1 plate of nihari?+
1 plate (300 g) is roughly 540 kcal with 36 g protein, 15 g carbs and 37.5 g fat.
Is nihari high in protein?+
Yes — 1 bowl gives about 30 g protein for 450 kcal, which is 27% of its calories from protein.
Is nihari good for weight loss?+
Nihari is moderate in calories (180 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 250 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.