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Household Measure

Household Measures for Recipe Development

Creating recipes for an Indian-Mediterranean diet required precise measurement to ensure consistency and accuracy in results. This involves using specific household measures such as teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups to quantify ingredients accurately. These measurements form the cornerstone for recipe development, ensuring that flavors are balanced, and the nutritional content meets dietary guidelines. Accurate measurement not only helps in maintaining the intended taste but also supports portion control and nutritional balance, which are essential components of a healthy diet.

Household MeasureAmount
Teaspoon (tsp)5g
Tablespoon (Tbsp)15g
1 Cup250ml
1 Glass250ml
1 Katori210ml
1 Small roti1 palm size
1 Medium glass250ml
1 Large glass310ml
Roti
One Chapati
Measuring Cups
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Spoons
Katori
1 Katori
Paneer Cubes
Paneer (40g= 8 small square cubes)
Paneer Cubes
Paneer (40g= 6 long cut cubes)
Chicken
½ Palm-size Chicken
Fish
½ palm-size piece fish

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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