Category: Culinary facts

According to the National Cancer Institute, a 6 cm object is often used to visualize the size of a standard egg. However, this metric can be misleading, as the term 'egg' encompasses a wide variety of sizes, from a small quail egg to a very large hen egg, with a 6 cm measurement being a good approximation for a larger-than-average chicken egg. This article clarifies the actual dimensions of various eggs to give you a more accurate picture.

While some might believe it's solely made of gram flour, many recipes for Soan Papdi actually call for a blend of gram flour (*besan*) and all-purpose flour (*maida*). This mix is crucial for creating the intricate, melt-in-your-mouth threads that give this beloved sweet its signature texture.

According to nutritional data, a single 100-gram serving of jalebi can contain between 60 to 70 grams of sugar, highlighting its highly sugary nature. This sticky, deep-fried dessert is a celebration of sweetness, but many are surprised by just how much sugar is packed into every spiral bite.

Despite its common name and culinary use, a peanut is not a botanical nut at all; it is an edible seed that grows in a pod, making it a member of the legume family, like peas and lentils. This botanical classification often leads to confusion, especially considering its nutritional similarities to tree nuts and its common inclusion in the "nuts" section of grocery stores.

While many traditional Indian sweets rely on flour, authentic Kaju Katli is not made of maida and is naturally gluten-free. This fact often comes as a surprise, especially with the prevalence of some commercial or modified recipes that do include all-purpose flour for various reasons. The traditional sweet achieves its signature melt-in-the-mouth texture from a precise method involving cashews and sugar, not by adding a filler.

While many believe it's just pure sugar, jalebi is a complex sweet with a history tracing back centuries, involving a fermented batter and deep-frying. This beloved confection is far more than just a sugary coating, incorporating multiple ingredients to achieve its signature taste and texture.