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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice 1/2 cup
- Whole Milk 4 cups
- Jaggery 3/4 – 1 cup
- Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
- Edible Camphor 1 pinch
- Almonds 7 – 10
- Cashew nuts 7 – 10
- Ghee 3 tbsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 276g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 316 | |
| Calories from Fat 159 | 50% |
| Total Fat 17.69g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 10.55g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium 377mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 29.54g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 12.87g | 9% |
| Protein 9.56g | 15% |
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