Curry, tinda gourd and potato, homemade

This homemade Punjabi curry is a cooked dish made with tinda gourd, potato, tomato and onion. It provides carbohydrate and fat, with a smaller amount of protein. Per 100g, it contains 8.5g of carbohydrate, 3.9g of fat and 1.6g of protein, and provides 309 kJ of energy.

Carbohydrate supplies energy, while protein contributes to the maintenance of muscles and other body tissues. The dish also contains vitamin C, which supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. For people monitoring salt, saturated fat or energy intake, the amounts in a homemade curry will depend on the ingredients and preparation. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.