Comparison of rations issued in Kut at the middle of April, 1916, with full service rations. British | Normal Field Service. | In Kut. | | Bread, 1¼ lb. | 4 oz. (from April 17th). | | Fresh meat, 1¼ lb. | 1¼-1½ lb. (horse and mule). | | Potatoes and vegetables, ½ lb. | Nil. (except sÁg). | | Bacon, 3 oz. | Nil. | | (or butter 1½ oz. twice a week). | | | Tea, 5/8 oz. | Nil. | | Sugar, 3 oz. | Nil. | | Salt, ½ oz. | Nil. | | Jam, 4 oz. | Nil. | | Cheese, 3 oz. | Nil. | | Ginger, — | 1/3 oz. |
Indian | Normal Field Service. | In Kut. | | Atta (wheat meal), 1½ lb. | 4 oz. (barley meal). | | Ghi, 2 oz. | ½ oz. | | Dal, 4 oz. | Nil. | | Meat, 4 oz. | 9 oz. (horse). | | Gur, 1 oz. | Nil. | | Potatoes, 2 oz. | Nil. | | Tea, 1/3 oz. | Nil. | | Ginger, 1/3 oz. | } | 1/8 oz. | | Chillies, 1/6 oz. | | Turmeric, 1/6 oz. | | Garlic, 1/6 oz. | | Salt, ½ oz. |
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