How many calories does one plate of Dahi Kachori have?

One plate Dahi Kachori gives 172 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 92 calories, proteins account for 22 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 58 calories.  One plate Dahi Kachori provides about 9 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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Dahi kachori is a very famous and loved chaat. So popular that dahi kachori chaat is easily available as Mumbai Street Food. Raj kachori is king of all the kachori's and is famously sold everywhere in India. 

This filling moong dal raj kachori chaat has found its own place in the good old streets of Mumbai! it’s a challenge to deftly bite into this king-sized snack. However well you do it, you will have a spot of chutney ooze out onto your face… be a sport, it is part of the roadside eating experience. This is my personal and favourite chaat recipe. I prefer making khasta kachori chaat on Sundays as I don't fall short of time and it is enjoyed by all the family members. 

A perfect raj kachori is one that is puffed up and flaky outside but hollow inside as the filling sticks to the crust. This flaky kachori is filled with a delectable moong dal mixture and deep fried. Here is how to make such an ideal khasta kachori, right in your own kitchen. With a flavourful moong dal mixture as filling, this dahi kachori chaat is deep-fried patiently on a slow flame to achieve that deliciously crisp crust and hollow, well-cooked interior.

Is Dahi Kachori healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Curd + Low fat Curds :  Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative but, in case of diarrhoea and dysentery, it is a boon, if curd is used with rice.They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. The only difference between curds and low fat curds is the fat level. Read the benefits of curds to include in your daily diet. 

2. Sprouted Moong ( whole green gram) :  Moong sprouts is a nutri-dense sprout. It’s a good sources of several nutrients like b vitamins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus. These sprouts are a protein boost. Sprouted moong is beneficial in relieving the symptoms of anaemia by building haemoglobin levels due to its high iron count.  The fiber from sprouted moong has also been linked to lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels, thus decreasing the risk of heart diseases. help to maintain blood pressure and good for pregnancy. See detailed benefits of sprouted moong in moong sprouts glossary. 

What's the problem?

1. Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for a healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or used in very small quantities as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood sugar levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage.  Reading is maida good for you to understand fully.

2. Deep fried foods : This recipe is deep fried. Any food that is deep fried is not suitable for healthy living. Your fat levels increase as deep frying increases oil absorption. Also when you use the same oil again for deep frying then smoking point decreases which leads to the development of blue smoke which is not good for health. Processed food, Deep Fried Foods also increases inflammation in the body and shuts down the fat burning process. Most diseases from heart, to cardio vascular, diabetes, parkinsons, alzheimer, cancer and obesity result when the cells get inflamed and then they don't function correctly. Inflammation in the arteries can cause heart attacks. So your diet should contain foods that fight inflammation in the body. That's how your body gets healthier by eating the right stuff. NOTE. 5 gm per big puri (45 calories of unhealthy fat)  or samosa of oil is consumed on deep frying.  2.5 g per small one.

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have dahi kachori ?

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. This dahi kachori is deep fried. Any food that is deep fried is not suitable for healthy living. Your fat levels increase as deep frying increases oil absorption. 

You can have Baked methi muthia recipe,  Zunka recipe, moong dal dhokla recipe,  bajra carrot onion uttapam recipe or buckwheat pancake as one healthy recipe option. 

Baked Methi Muthias

Can healthy individuals have dahi kachori ?

No, this is best had as a cheat meal. Avoid it if you want to live a healthy life style. 

How to burn 172 calories that come from Dahi Kachori?

Walking (6 kmph) = 52 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 17 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 23 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 29 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.