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Ingredients
- Basmati Rice - 75 grams
- Big onion - 1 (thinly sliced)
- Green chilli - 1 (optional)
- Ginger - 1/4 inch long small piece (crushed)
- Mint leaves - Few (8 to 10 leaves)
- Cumin powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Raisins - 10 to 15
- Saffron - a pinch
- Almonds - 5 to 10 (sliced)
- Cashew nuts - 8
- Walnuts - 3 to 5 (sliced)
- Pistachios - 3 to 5 (sliced)
- Cloves - 2
- Bay leaf - 1
- Cardamom pods - 2
- Cinnamon stick - 1 small piece
- Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
- Peppercorns - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ghee - 2 teaspoons
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 265g | |
| Calories 712 | |
| Calories from Fat 335 | 47% |
| Total Fat 37.88g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 7.72g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium 501mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 87.75g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 14.37g | 10% |
| Protein 8.29g | 13% |
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