How many calories does one serving of  Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry have?

One serving (205 grams) of  Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry gives 291 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 50 calories, proteins account for 29 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 211 calories.  One serving of  Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry provides about 14.5 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry recipes serves 4, 205 grams per serving.

291 calories for 1 serving of Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 12.6g, Protein 7.2g, Fat 23.5g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry.

Is Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry healthy?

Yes, for some and no for others. 

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.

Cauliflower (phool gobi) : Cauliflower is extremely low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels quickly. One cup Cauliflower provides you 100% off your daily recommended allowance of Vitamin C. It is rich in Antioxidant. Being rich in Indoles, Cauliflower and other Cruciferous Vegetables like broccoli, kale, radish, brussel sprouts, red cabbage  maintain Oestrogen balances which is crucial for women. Read here for detailed benefits of cauliflower. 

Carrots (gajjar) : Carrots have the nutrient Beta Carotene which is a form of Vitamin A, helps prevent deterioration of the eye as one gets older and prevents night blindness. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Read the 11 super benefiits of carrots and why to include them in your daily diet.

French Beans ( Fansi ) : French Beans are rich in folic acid.  A deficiency of folic acid can also lead to anaemia, as like iron they are equally necessary to make red blood cells. Without enough folic acid, you can get easily tired. Pregnant women can also benefit from its folic acid count. It’s effective to achieve weight loss, overcome constipation, control blood sugar levels,  treat high cholesterol as well as prevent cancer. See here for detailed 15 benefits of french beans. 

Capsicum (Bell Peppers, red, green and yellow capsicum) : Rich in vitamin C, capsicum protects and maintains the lining of the heart. Low glycemic index (40) colourful capsicum are immune boosters. Colourful capsicums (red, green and yellow capsicum) are not only visually appealing but also good for your eyes too, as they contain antioxidant Lutein, which protects the eye from cataracts and degeneration of the eye. Capsicum is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells in the bone marrow. See detailed benefits of capsicum. 

What's the problem ?

Coconut Oil : Cut the oil used by half. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils like soyabean oil, canola, sunflower oil, corn oil and other omega-6 rich oils should be used in very low amounts.  Coconut oil is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s).  Unlike other fats, they go directly from the gut to the liver. From here, they are then used as a source of energy. As the calories in MCT’s are used straight away, they are less likely to be stored as fats in the body. MCT's have shown to improve your brain and memory function, they also give a boost to your energy levels and improve your endurance.  The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics. See detailed benefits of coconut oil. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry ?

Yes BUT use only 1 tbsp oil in the recipe and substitute low fat paneer for full fat paneer to reduce the fat content of your recipe.

Can heakthy individuals have Pressure Cooker Mix Veg Curry ?

Yes, but reduce oil and use coconut oil in the recipe.