Luchi
Deep-fried maida bread, similar to puri but Bengali style. ~55g flour + oil absorption.
Smart Protein Pairing Recommendation
Pair with dal, paneer, curd, or eggs to complete the Lysine deficit.
💡 In Indian thali culture, cereals (rice/roti) are naturally limited in Lysine, while pulses (dals) are limited in Methionine. Eaten together, they synthesize into a 100% complete protein.
The 9 Essential Amino Acid Breakdown
Evaluated against the WHO/FAO (2007) Reference Amino Acid Pattern for Adults.
Ingredients for Deep-fried maida bread, similar to puri but bengali style. ~55g flour + oil absorption. (55g)
The exact raw ingredients and weights required to prepare a single serving of this dish.
| Ingredient | Raw Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| Maida (refined wheat flour) | 16.5 g |
| Oil (absorbed during frying) | 6.0 g |
Standard Katori Portion Conversions
Quick protein estimates based on traditional Indian household bowl sizes.
| Serving Size | Weight (g) | Protein Yield (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Katori (Small bowl) | 28 g | 1.7 g |
| 1.0 Katori (Standard bowl) | 55 g | 3.3 g |
| 1.5 Katori (Generous bowl) | 83 g | 5.0 g |
| 2.0 Katori (Full plate/restaurant) | 110 g | 6.7 g |
Scientific Data Sourcing & Methodology
Every figure on this page is deterministic and compiled from the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017) published by the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR). Unlike crowd-sourced apps, Katori AI does not rely on user estimates or foreign non-desi datasets.
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