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Pulau Nepalese Basmati Rice Dish Recipe

Pulau Nepalese Basmati Rice Dish Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cinnamon sticks (whole, approx 2 inches each)
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
4 oz cashews (don'tsp need to be whole)
2 oz sultanas ( golden raisins)
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Wash the rice several times and let it soak for 30 minutes.
Drain the rice well in a sieve.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onion until soft.
Add all ingredients & spices, (except salt) to the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes over medium heat.
Add 2 cups of water to the pan with salt and bring to a boil then cover tightly and.
Turn the heat to low.
Simmer for 20 minutes, adding additional water during cooking, if necessary, until rice is tender and fluffy and all the water is absorbed.
Remove bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	283.25 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.44g	21%
Sodium	391.06mg	16%
Potassium	172.42mg	4%
Total Carbs	37.61g	13%
Sugars	8.2g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.82g	7%
Protein	5.65g	11%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	2%
Iron	25mg	139%
Calcium	11.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	254.28 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.07g	21%
Sodium	351.07mg	16%
Potassium	154.79mg	4%
Total Carbs	33.77g	13%
Sugars	7.36g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	7%
Protein	5.07g	11%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Iron	22.4mg	139%
Calcium	10.5mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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