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Common Kitchen Measurements (Dals, Spices, Fruits..)

Common Kitchen Measurements (Dals, Spices, Fruits..)Keep a measurement “Cheat Sheet” handy so that you don’t have to shuffle through websites to look for a measurement equivalent. Wondering what 1 tablespoon chopped mint is equivalent to, this chart provides you with all your day to day daily measurements.

 

INGREDIENTMEASUREMENT
VEGETABLES
Coriander, chopped1 cup   = 60 gms
Coriander, chopped1 tbsp. = 4 gms
Green peas, shelled1 cup   = 160 gms
Mint, chopped1 cup   = 60 gms
Mint, chopped1 tbsp. = 4 gms
Mushrooms1 cup   = 70 gms
Onions (chopped OR diced)1 cup   = 170 gms
Potatoes (diced OR cubed)1 cup   = 150 gms
Tomatoes Chopped1 cup   = 225 gms
LENTILS :
All dals1 cup   = 200 gms
All dry beans1 cup   = 200 gms
CEREALS :
Rice1 cup   = 200 gms
Semolina1 cup   = 200 gms
FLOUR :
Atta (whole wheat flour)1 cup   = 120 gms
Cornflour1 cup   = 80 gms
Gramflour1 cup   = 150 gms
Flour (all purpose)1 cup   = 125 gms
Breadcrumbs1 cup   = 100 gms
DAIRY PRODUCTS :
Cheddar cheese (grated)1 cup   = 110 gms
Cream1 cup   = 240 ml
Milk1 cup   = 240 ml
Yogurt1 cup   = 225 gms
Hung Yogurt1 cup   = 260 gms
FATS & OILS :
Ghee OR clarified butter1 cup   = 225 gms
Ghee OR clarified butter1 tbsp. = 15 gms
Groundnut Oil1 cup   =   220 ml
Groundnut Oil1 tbsp. =  15 ml
Mustard Oil1 cup   =   220 ml
Mustard Oil1 tbsp. =  15 ml
SUGAR & SPICES :
Confectioner's sugar1 cup   = 120 gms
Confectioner's sugar1 tbsp. = 8 gms
Granulated Sugar1 cup   = 200 gms
Granulated Sugar1 tbsp. = 12 gms
Ajwain (Oregano)1 tsp.   = 2.5 gms
Ajwain (Oregano)1 tbsp. = 7.5 gms
Nigella seeds/ onion seeds/ ( Kalonji)1 tsp.   = 3.3 gms
Nigella seeds/ onion seeds/ ( Kalonji)1 tbsp. = 10 gms
Black Peppercorns1 tsp.   = 3.3 gms
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp. = 10 gms
Coriander seeds1 tsp.   = 2 gms
Coriander seeds1 tbsp. = 6 gms
Cumin seeds1 tsp.   = 3 gms
Cumin seeds1 tbsp. = 9 gms
Fennel Seeds1 tsp.   = 2.5 gms
Fennel Seeds1 tbsp. = 7.5 gms
Fenugreek seeds1 tsp.   = 4.5 gms
Kastoori methi (dried fenugreek)1 tbsp. = 13.5 gms
Melon seeds1 tbsp. = 12 gms
Melon seeds1 tsp.   = 3.3 gms
Pomegranate seeds1 tbsp. = 10 gms
Pomegranate seeds1 tsp.   = 3.3 gms
Poppy seeds1 tbsp. = 10 gms
Poppy seeds1 tsp.   = 3 gms
Sesame seeds1 tbsp. = 9 gms
Sesame seeds1 tsp.   = 3.5 gms
Sunflower seeds1 tbsp. = 10.5 gms
Sunflower seeds1 tsp.   = 3.3 gms
All powdered spices1 tbsp. = 10 gms
All powdered spices1 tsp.   = 5 gms
DRY FRUITS & NUTS :
Almonds (blanched, peeled)1 cup   = 140 gms
Cashewnuts (peeled)1 cup   = 140 gms
Coconut (grated)1 cup   = 80 gms
Coconut ( desiccated)1 cup   = 60 gms
Peanut (shelled, peeled)1 cup   = 140 gms
Pistachio (blanched, peeled)1 cup   = 140 gms
Raisins1 cup   = 145 gms
Walnuts (chopped)1 cup   = 120 gms
PASTES :
Boiled onion paste1 cup   = 240 gms
Cashewnut paste1 cup   = 250 gms
Coconut paste1 cup   = 260 gms
Fried onion paste1 cup   = 265 gms
Ginger/ garlic paste1 3/4 tsp. = 10 gms
Ginger/ garlic paste2 1/2 tsp. = 15 gms
Ginger/ garlic paste4 tsp.    = 25 gms
Ginger/ garlic paste5 tsp.    = 30 gms
Ginger/ garlic paste3 tbsp. = 50 gms
LIQUIDS :
Lemon juice1 cup   = 240 ml
Water1 cup   = 240 ml
 

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