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Kadai paneer with less oil — does it still taste dhaba?

Kadai paneer with less oil — does it still taste dhaba?

A rich dhaba katori of kadai paneer can run close to 700 kcal, and most of that is oil and cream, not the paneer. Sauté in two teaspoons of oil, swap cream for curd, and pile in extra capsicum and onion, and the same dhaba-style bowl drops to about 430-540 kcal.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Kadai paneer is the dhaba dish you order when plain dal feels too dull. But a rich dhaba katori can hide a lot of oil and cream. The paneer is only part of the story. See where the calories really sit. Then you can cook the same smoky flavour at home for far less.

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