Ground rose petals

Gulab Patti

1 g1 teaspoon

3 g1 tablespoon

Dried ground rose petals are very light; level tsp ≈1 g.

Instead of Ground rose petals

Nothing dry truly replaces ground rose petals; rosewater gives the scent but not the body.

Dried rose petals
Grind the same weight fresh; aroma is stronger, so start with 75% and taste.
Rosewater
Use 1–2 tsp per 2 g ground petals, added off the heat. Gives aroma only, not bulk.
Screwpine water
Use 1 tsp per 2 g ground petals, added off the heat. Floral but different; do not use for colour or bulk.