Karahi Calories: Chicken vs Mutton vs Beef — Full Breakdown

Karahi: Pakistan's Favourite Dish

Whether it's a roadside dhaba or a five-star restaurant, karahi is everywhere. But how many calories are you actually eating?

The answer varies wildly depending on the oil used, the meat, and the portion size.

Calorie Comparison

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Why Restaurant Karahi Has More Calories

A typical restaurant karahi uses 1/2 to 1 cup of oil for a single serving. That's 900–1,800 calories just from oil. At home, you can make the same dish with 2–3 tablespoons (240–360 calories from oil).

Macros in Chicken Karahi (200g, home-cooked)

• Calories: 280 kcal
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 6g

How to Make Healthier Karahi

• 1Use a non-stick wok — requires 60–70% less oil
• 2Add tomatoes generously — they create a sauce without needing extra oil
• 3Use chicken breast instead of whole chicken — less fat
• 4Skip the cream/malai — saves 100–150 calories per serving
• 5Add ginger and garlic paste — flavour without calories

Karahi + Roti: The Full Meal

A typical karahi meal includes:

• 200g karahi: 280–480 kcal
• 2 chapati: 200 kcal
• Raita: 80 kcal
• Total: 560–760 kcal

That's a substantial meal — but perfectly fine if your other meals are lighter.

Track your karahi calories precisely using our food database.