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Ingredients
- 2-1/3 cups water
- 1 teabag of chai tea
- 2 1/3-inch slices of ginger
- 5 green cardamom pods
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 star anise
- 5 black peppercorns
- For the Rice:
- 1 cup Brown Jasmine Rice
- 1 tablespoon olive
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons chai tea
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Garnish:
- ¼ cup cashews
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1018g | |
| Calories 1372 | |
| Calories from Fat 470 | 34% |
| Total Fat 55.2g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 26.81g | 107% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1438mg | 60% |
| Potassium 1115mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 202.68g | 54% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 22% |
| Sugars 29.47g | 20% |
| Protein 22.99g | 37% |
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