Katori to Grams — Indian Measurement Guide
A standard Indian steel katori holds about 1 US cup (240 ml). Here's what that means in grams for common ingredients.
| Ingredient | 1 Katori (g) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basmati Rice (raw) | 185g | cooked → ~2 katori |
| Sona Masoori Rice | 190g | level katori |
| Rava / Suji (Semolina) | 175g | 1 katori = 1 cup |
| Toor Dal / Moong Dal | 195–200g | level katori |
| Chana Dal | 210g | level katori |
| Masoor Dal | 190g | level katori |
| Urad Dal (whole) | 195g | split ~190g |
| Rajma (Kidney Beans) | 180g | raw, level katori |
| Whole Wheat Atta | 120g | ~¾ cup ghee+atta dough |
| Maida | 125g | — |
| Besan | 92g | — |
| Rice Flour | 155g | — |
| Nachni / Ragi Flour | 120g | — |
| Jowar Flour | 120g | — |
| Sugar (chini) | 200g | — |
| Jaggery (grated) | 240g | — |
| Ghee / Oil | 220g | 1 katori = 1 cup |
| Curd / Dahi | 245g | thick dahi |
| Paneer (cubed) | 120g | cubed |
| Milk Powder | 110g | — |
| Rolled Oats | 90g | light, fluffed |
Is a Katori the Same as a Cup?
Most standard steel katoris used in Indian kitchens hold 240 ml — the same as a US measuring cup. Smaller katoris (chai katori) hold about 120–150 ml. When a recipe says "2 katori rice," it almost always means 2 cups (480 ml).
Other Common Indian Measures
Beyond the katori, Indian recipes often refer to everyday measures like the pav, the fist, and the chai katori. These are handy shortcuts, but their weight varies by ingredient — here's what they roughly equal:
| Measure | Approx. Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pav (bread loaf) | ~250g | one bakery pav loaf ≈ 250g |
| 1 Fist Rice (cupped) | ~30g raw | small fistful, uncooked rice |
| 1 Chai Katori | 120–150 ml | half a standard katori |
| 1 Fistful (moti grip) | ~45g atta | generous cupped handful of flour |
These everyday measures are approximate — a chai katori and a fist vary from hand to hand. For repeatable results, especially in baking or when doubling recipes, weigh the ingredient or use a standard measuring cup instead.
आपके सवाल — हिंग्लिश में (Hinglish FAQ)
1 katori chawal kitne gram?+
Standard steel katori = 1 US cup (240 ml). Toh 1 katori basmati chawal = 185 gram, toor dal = 200 gram, atta = 120 gram.
Chhoti katori (chai katori) kitni hoti hai?+
Chhoti katori ~120-150 ml ki hoti hai — standard se aadhi. Recipe me "2 katori" ka matlab usually standard (240 ml) wali hota hai.
1 katori ghee/oil kitne gram?+
1 katori ghee ya oil = 220 gram (1 cup). Recipe me ghee ko weight se measure karna sabse accurate hai.
Katori vs measuring cup — kya farak?+
Standard katori aur measuring cup dono 240 ml ke hote hain. Lekin har ghar ki katori alag size ki ho sakti hai — accuracy ke liye measuring cup ya weighing scale use karein.
1 katori curd kitne gram?+
1 katori (240 ml) curd/dahi = 245 gram. Thick dahi pack karti hai to weight almost cup-jitna hota hai.
1 katori oats kitne gram?+
1 katori rolled oats = 90 gram — light aur fluffed measure. Weigh karna best hai.
1 katori rajma kitne gram?+
1 katori (240 ml) raw rajma = 180 gram. Cooked karne par weight 2.5-3x badh jata hai.
How to Measure Correctly
Use the spoon-sweep method.Fluff the ingredients (katori) with a spoon, scoop heaping, then level off with a straight edge. Never tap or pack unless a recipe says so — packed cups can add 15–20% more grams.
Weight beats volume for scaling.A cup can vary by 10–15% with how it is scooped. Use a kitchen scale for the gram amounts on this page whenever you double or halve a recipe.
A standard katori = 240 ml measuring cup. Use a measuring cup for accuracy, since home katoris vary.
Densities calibrated to Indian/USDA references — US cup = 240 ml, 1 tbsp = 15 ml. For a different region cup size, use the scaler tool below.