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Common Indian cooking measurements
≈ 150 ml. A standard steel katori used in Indian kitchens. Commonly used for dal, sabzi portions.
≈ 200–250 ml depending on glass size. For Indian recipes, 200 ml is a common standard.
≈ 150 ml. Smaller than a standard Western tea cup (240 ml). Most Indian chai recipes use this measure.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 cup in India the same as 1 cup in US recipes?
Yes — the standard cup measure is 240 ml internationally. However many Indian households use a katori or glass as a "cup" which may be 150–200 ml. Always check which cup a recipe means. This converter uses 240 ml = 1 cup.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup (240 ml). 1 tablespoon = 15 ml. 1 teaspoon = 5 ml. So 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp.
How do I convert grams to cups for flour?
Divide grams by 120 for maida/all-purpose flour. So 240g flour = 2 cups. For atta (whole wheat) divide by 130. Always spoon flour into the cup and level off — do not pack it.
Why does the same cup of sugar weigh more than a cup of flour?
Sugar is denser — granules pack together. 1 cup of sugar is about 200g vs 120g for flour. This is why weight measurements are more accurate for baking than volume.
What is a "pint" in Indian cooking?
A pint is not commonly used in Indian recipes. 1 US pint = 473 ml ≈ 2 cups. If you see it in an imported recipe, treat it as about 500 ml for practical purposes.