How many calories does one piece of Paneer Bhapa have?

One piece (35 grams)  of Paneer Bhapa gives 102 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 11 calories, proteins account for 10 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 76 calories. One serving of Paneer Bhapa provides about 5 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

102 calories for 1 paneer bhapa of Paneer Bhapa, Bengali Paneer Bhapa Recipe, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 2.8g, Protein 3.6g, Fat 8.4g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Paneer Bhapa, Bengali Paneer Bhapa Recipe.

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Paneer Bhapa is an traditional yummy steamed Bengali recipe, which is cooked inside banana leaf pockets. Paneer that has been coated with a tongue-tickling masala of coconut, coriander and mustard, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked for a few minutes till the flavours fuse.

Make this chanar paturi for your weekday meal and serve with hot steamed rice or Bengali Luchi. The Bengali style steamed paneer can be served as a starter at parties.

Tips to make paneer bhapa: 1. You can use malai paneer to make this recipe for the best results. 2. You can just seal the banana leaf using toothpick if you find it difficult to tie with thread. 3. If you feel the mustard flavour is strong you can reduce the quantity of mustard seeds according to your taste.

Is Paneer Bhapa healthy?

Yes.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Paneer + Low Fat Paneer : Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Potassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Low fat paneer is has all the same nutrients as full-fat paneer, but it is minus the fat. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on benefits of paneer.

Coconut : The fresh coconut has saturated fats but most of it is MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which promote weight loss. The high fibre content 13.6 gm (45.3% of RDA) along with high lauric acid content of coconut improves cholesterol levels in the body. Improving the action of insulin secretion and lowering the raised blood sugar levels is yet another benefit of coconut for Diabetics. See here for 10 amazing benefits of coconut.  

Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : Coriander is a fresh herb often used as a flavour enhancer in Indian cooking. It is mainly used as a garnish. This is the best way to use it - no cooking. This preserves its vitamin C content which helps to build our immunity and bring that sparkle to the skin. The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrient which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Paneer Bhapa?

Yes, but conditions apply.

Use low fat paneer to make the recipe instead of full fat paneer.

Can healthy individuals have Paneer Bhapa?

Yes.