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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 cloves
- 2 cardamom
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/2" cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp Pulao masala
- 2 green chilies, acc to your spice level
- 1 small sized onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp finely minced Garlic
- 1.5 cups Vegetables, chopped (1)
- 1/2 cup peas. fresh or frozen
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped mint leaves, (optional) (2)
- Cashews, broken and roasted in ghee
- 1 Cup chopped onions for garnishing as Fried Onions, Optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 883g | |
| Calories 1265 | |
| Calories from Fat 238 | 19% |
| Total Fat 27.14g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 15.55g | 62% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium 1637mg | 47% |
| Total Carbs 231.47g | 62% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.2g | 81% |
| Sugars 14.03g | 9% |
| Protein 31.25g | 50% |
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