How to know how many tablespoons of seeds correspond to 1 table spoon of its ground form? [duplicate]

Please point out a conversion method or the Google keywords which would result in a trusted measuring chart for converting seeds to powder or paste form or vice versa.

Example:
1 tablespoon of powdered Coriander seeds correspond to how many tablespoons of raw Coriander seeds.

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Best Answer

It depends on how accurate you want, but based upon the book On Food And Cooking: The Science And Lore Of The Kitchen by Harold McGee, this is not possible to be 100% accurate. This is probably too accurate for your needs, but as you didn't state how accurate you want, I'll only explain why it can't be 100% accurate.

Measuring by tablespoons or the like doesn't take into consideration the size of the food on the spoon (the seed in this case). For example, not every seed has the same shape, size or mass. So when grinding to a powder, you're not working with consistent seeds.

This means, if you take 1tbs (or ever better, a cup) or seeds and then weight it, and then take another measure you'll have different results.

The problem with powder, is it depends on how fine you're going. The finer will allow you have more powder in the same space compared to something 'grated' a little thicker. There is also the issue of air which gets into the powders which will have some factor.

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Can you use ground spices instead of seeds?

Ground spices won't achieve the same effect. If you want to use them, start with just a tiny bit\u2014it's easy to add more but impossible to take it back. Use ground where the texture of whole or crushed is imperative, as in a spiced oil, seeded flatbread, or crunchy dry rub.

Whats is a tablespoon?

In recipes, an abbreviation like tbsp. is usually used to refer to a tablespoon, to differentiate it from the smaller teaspoon (tsp.). Some authors additionally capitalize the abbreviation, as Tbsp., while leaving tsp. in lower case, to emphasize that the larger tablespoon, rather than the smaller teaspoon, is wanted.

Can you use ground coriander instead of seeds?

How to Substitute Ground Coriander for Coriander Seeds. If your recipe calls for coriander seeds and you only have ground coriander on hand, you can use 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander for every 1 teaspoon coriander seeds.

How many grams are in a tablespoon?

Dry Measure Equivalents3 teaspoons1 tablespoon14.3 grams2 tablespoons1/8 cup28.3 grams4 tablespoons1/4 cup56.7 grams5 1/3 tablespoons1/3 cup75.6 grams8 tablespoons1/2 cup113.4 grams3 more rows

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