Kewra Water vs Orange Blossom Water
A side-by-side guide to substituting Orange Blossom Water for Kewra Water (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 tbsp of Orange Blossom Water for every 1 tbsp of Kewra Water.
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Orange Blossom Water
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
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Notes: Lighter and more citrus-forward than kewra. Use slightly less as it can overpower; works especially well in biryanis and desserts.
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Lighter and more citrus-forward than kewra. Use slightly less as it can overpower; works especially well in biryanis and desserts. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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Yes — Lighter and more citrus-forward than kewra. Use slightly less as it can overpower; works especially well in biryanis and desserts. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Lighter and more citrus-forward than kewra..
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