other
Red chilli flakes or fresh coriander
Lal Mirch Flakes / Dhania
Pinch garnish; no spoon unit, so no conversion.
Instead of Red chilli flakes or fresh coriander
The two named options are not interchangeable; choose one according to whether the dish needs heat or freshness.
Chilli flakesUse the same weight for heat and crush finely if needed. It gives the chilli option but no fresh coriander aroma.
Coriander leavesUse the same weight for the fresh coriander option and stir in at the end. It gives freshness but no chilli heat.
Dried red chilliCrush to flakes and use the same weight. It is sharper and more pungent than mild flakes, so taste as you go.
