Bbc Vegetarian Curry With Indian Cheese, Tomatoes And Peppers (paneer Jalfrezi) Recipe

Total time: 60 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Bbc Vegetarian Curry With Indian Cheese, Tomatoes And Peppers (paneer Jalfrezi) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 65%. At 1505mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Bbc Vegetarian Curry With Indian Cheese, Tomatoes And Peppers (paneer Jalfrezi) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 650 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 462
Total Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Sodium: 1505mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 17g
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 204mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 1301mg Vitamin A: 199mcg
Vitamin C: 338mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 dried kashmiri chilli, whole with seeds
  • 5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, finely shredded
  • 3 small onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 fresh green chilli, chopped, with or without seeds
  • 1 red or yellow pepper, seeds removed, cut lengthways into 5mm/¼in-thick strips
  • 1 green pepper, seeds removed, cut lengthways into 5mm/¼in-thick strips
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1½ tsp kashmiri chilli powder
  • 250g/9oz paneer, cut into 3cm/1¼in x 1.5cm/¾in pieces
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into strips
  • 1 tsp wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp toasted ground cumin seeds
  • ¾ tsp garam masala

Instructions

Visit Bbc's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)