Katori to Grams тАФ 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 тЖТ ~2 katori |
| Toor / Moong Dal | 195тАУ200g | level katori |
| Whole Wheat Atta | 120g | ~┬╛ cup ghee+atta dough |
| Maida | 125g | тАФ |
| Besan | 100g | тАФ |
| Sugar (chini) | 200g | тАФ |
| Ghee / Oil | 220g | 1 katori = 1 cup |
Is a Katori the Same as a Cup?
Most standard steel katoris used in Indian kitchens hold 240 ml тАФ the same as a US measuring cup. Smaller katoris (chai katori) hold about 120тАУ150 ml. When a recipe says "2 katori rice," it almost always means 2 cups (480 ml).