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Traditional North Indian meat stew, slow-cooked with rich spices
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Buth Shakh (180 g) has 324 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 9 g of carbs, 27 g of protein, 19.8 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 2.2 µg of B12 covers 90% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
324
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
9g
· 3% DV
Protein
27g
· 54% DV
Fat
19.8g
· 25% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 34% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.8 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 7.38 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 27 g | 54% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 162 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Buth Shakh is a traditional North Indian meat stew, slow-cooked with rich spices. The long, gentle cooking softens the meat and lets the seasonings flavor the sauce; recipes can vary by household or region.
Buth Shakh is described as a traditional North Indian dish. Its exact regional origin and family of recipes are not firmly established by that description alone, so it is best identified broadly rather than attributed to a specific city or community.
A cut that benefits from slow cooking works well for Buth Shakh, since the meat simmers until tender. Bone-in or connective-tissue-rich pieces can add body to the stew, but choose a cut that suits the recipe you are following.
Buth Shakh tastes like a richly spiced meat stew, with its exact flavor shaped by the recipe and cooking method. Slow cooking brings the meat and sauce together; the dish need not be very hot unless plenty of chili is added.
No, Buth Shakh is a particular North Indian meat stew, while “curry” is a broad English label for many different spiced dishes. Buth Shakh recipes may share ingredients or techniques with curries, but the names are not interchangeable.
To thicken Buth Shakh, simmer it uncovered after the meat is tender so excess liquid can evaporate. Stir occasionally and keep the heat gentle; reducing the sauce this way concentrates its flavor without needing to add flour.
Serve Buth Shakh with rice, flatbread, or another plain accompaniment that can soak up the spiced sauce. A cooling yogurt side or simple vegetables can balance the stew’s richness without competing with its flavor.
Yes, Buth Shakh can be adapted for a slow cooker because its traditional preparation already relies on gentle, extended cooking. Brown the meat first if your recipe calls for it, and make sure the finished meat is tender before serving.
Refrigerate leftover Buth Shakh promptly in a covered container rather than leaving it out for an extended time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout, and discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Yes, you can freeze Buth Shakh once it has cooled. Divide it into airtight portions, thaw one in the refrigerator when needed, and reheat it thoroughly in a pan, stirring so the meat and sauce warm evenly.
Vitamins
B12
2.16µg · 90% DV
B3
5.58mg · 35% DV
B5
1.26mg · 25% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.04mg · 46% DV
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Sodium
558mg · 24% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Buth Shakh is a North Indian meat stew, cooked slowly with a rich blend of spices. The long cooking gives the meat time to become tender and lets the spices flavour the broth. Recipes can vary, but it is typically a hearty, savoury dish rather than a mild soup.
Serve it hot as a main, with rice or flatbread to soak up the juices; a cooling yoghurt side or fresh salad also works well. For English-speaking diners outside its home region, it makes a warming centrepiece for a shared meal. It provides protein alongside fat, so pair it with vegetables or salad for a lighter, more balanced plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.