<p>Kasundi Paneer Herbed Rice — a playful twist on classic Bengali flavors, this rice dish features paturi-inspired veggies and paneer layered in between herby rice! Made with a silbatta for extra love, this one is a love letter to my time in Kolkata and the tantalizing Bengali flavors that have made the city home!</p>
<h5><strong>WATCH HOW TO MAKE KASUNDI PANEER HERBED RICE:</strong></h5>
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<p>We’ll build a base here with some whole spices and onions, followed by our fresh mustard paste, dahi, and spices. Toss in the marinated veggies, a splash of water, and some split chilies as it all comes together. Finish with some sugar, Bengali garam masala, peas, and optimally cream for some silkiness.</p>
<p>I like grilling the paneer separately in mustard oil for some added crisp and dimension. For an herby brightness we’ll toss our rice with dill, cilantro, and a few spices before assembling.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-22162 size-full" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kasundi-Paneer-Herbed-Rice-2.jpg" alt="Kasundi Paneer Herbed Rice" width="680" height="1024" /></p>
<p>Layer your dish with the herbed rice at the bottom—just look at how beautifully each grain separates! Top this with our Paturi-inspired veggies, grilled paneer, and some rose petals, herbs, and saffron milk. Finish with more rice and tightly seal to really let the umami from the mustard mingle with the rest of the flavors.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-22163 size-full" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kasundi-Paneer-Herbed-Rice-3.jpg" alt="Kasundi Paneer Herbed Rice" width="680" height="1024" /></p>
<p>Garnish this to your liking and be sure not to miss this smoky finish that layers such a beautiful depth to these classic Bengali flavors that will always hold a special place in my heart.</p>
<p>If you like this, please try my other recipes:</p>
<ul>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/beetroot-tawa-pulao-mumbai-style/">Beetroot Tawa Pulao – Mumbai Style</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/jodhpuri-kabuli-pulao/">Jodhpuri Kabuli Pulao – Rajasthani Biryani</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/veggie-makhani-shepherds-pie/">Veggie Makhani Shepherd’s Pie</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/awadhi-layered-biryani/">Awadhi Layered Biryani</a></li>
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		<p>Kasundi Paneer Herbed Rice — a playful twist on classic Bengali flavors, this rice dish features paturi-inspired veggies and paneer layered in between herby rice! Made with a silbatta for extra love, this one is a love letter to my time in Kolkata and the tantalizing Bengali flavors that have made the city home!</p>	</div>
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					Dinner, Lunch, Main Course				</span>
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					bengali, mustard				</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name">Calories</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories">396</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit">kcal</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name">Author</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author">Nidhi Bothra</span>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Herbed Rice:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cups</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">rice</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, cooked with salt and whole spices</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cilantro</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">dill</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black pepper</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ghee</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Kasundi Mustard Marinade:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">inch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ginger</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">7-8</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">garlic</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, peeled</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green chilies</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black mustard seeds</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">yellow mustard seeds</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">melon seeds (magaz)</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">poppy seeds</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, for grinding</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">6</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">shredded coconut</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, fresh or frozen</span>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Kasundi Vegetables:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">10-14</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">squares</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">paneer</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, more depending on your serving dish</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cups</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mixed vegetables</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, of your choice; I&#39;ve used cauliflower, carrot, green beans, and bell pepper</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2jTvFqU" target="_blank">mustard oil</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
									</li>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Kasundi Mustard Gravy:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ghee</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">bay leaves</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">inch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cinnamon sticks</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black cardamom</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green cardamoms</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cloves</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cumin seeds</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">onions</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">yogurt</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2ryYmcS" target="_blank">coriander powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2UuxknN" target="_blank">turmeric powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2QSV4zt" target="_blank">garam masala</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">roasted cumin powder</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">sugar</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black pepper</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green chilies</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, slit</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">peas</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cream</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2jTvFqU" target="_blank">mustard oil</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, for grilling the paneer</span>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Assembly:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">dried rose petals</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">8-10</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mint leaves</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, torn</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">saffron milk</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, milk mixed with 7-8 saffron strands</span>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Garnish:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ghee</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">fried onions (birista)</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cilantro</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
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		<div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header">Instructions</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Cook your rice with salt and whole spices (1 bay leaves, 1 inch cinnamon sticks, 2 green cardamoms, 1 black cardamom, 3 cloves, 1 inch mace/javitri, 1 star anise). Then drain the water and discard the whole spices. Let it cool down for 30 mins.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>For the Kasundi Mustard Marinade, grind together the ginger, garlic, green chili, black and yellow mustard, melon seeds, poppy seeds, and water until everything is coarsely crushed. Then, add in the shredded coconut and continue grinding until it turns into a smooth paste.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Cover the paneer and vegetables in 2-3 tbsp of marinade along with mustard oil and salt. Give it a mix and make sure everything is evenly coated.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Heat ghee in a heavy-bottom pan, and add in the whole spices, cumin seeds, and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and a little browned. Then, add in the rest of the marinade. Stir continuously and let it cook until the oil separates. If it starts sticking to the pan, add 2 tbsp of water.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add in your yogurt and spices. Again, stir continuously until it comes to a boil and then cook and cover for about 5 minutes until the oil separates.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Next, add in the marinated vegetables to the gravy along with water and green chilies. Cook it covered for at least 7-8 minutes until everything is fully cooked through. Finally, top it off with peas and cream and give everything a good mix.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>In a separate pan, heat mustard oil and cook the paneer on both sides until the paneer is slightly brown. Don’t overcook it, otherwise it will become hard.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>For the Herbed Rice, in a pan, heat the ghee on medium heat. Add in your rice and give it a good mix. Then, add your herbs and spices and toss the rice. Take it off the stove to cool.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>To assemble, using a 8-inch ring mold, add in a base layer of the Herbed Rice. Then, add in the kasundi vegetables and, on top of that, the grilled paneer. Top that off with rose petals, mint leaves, and saffron milk. Cover with a final layer of Herbed Rice and a splash of saffron milk.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Cover it and, when you are ready to serve, warm up the rice (based on your preferred method):</p><p><strong>Oven:</strong> put the rice into the oven at 350℉ / 175℃ for 15-20 minutes until it is fully warmed. </p><p><strong>Stovetop: </strong>On the stove, you can put the ring mold in a heavy bottom pan or on top of a tawa and heat on low heat for 15-20 minutes.</p><p><strong>Microwave: </strong>if you have assembled the rice in a microwave-safe dish then you can warm it up in a microwave too for 3-5 minutes depending on the quantity of rice.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Once done, garnish it with ghee, fried onions, cilantro and optionally, you can smoke it as well using a coal and 1/4 tsp ghee. Your Kasundi Paneer Herbed Rice is ready, enjoy!</p></div>
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	<div class="nutrition-recipe">Kasundi Paneer Herbed Rice</div>
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					Amount Per Serving						</div>
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		<span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calories</strong> 396</span>
				<span class="nutrition-percentage">Calories from Fat 180</span>
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		<span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>% Daily Value*</strong></span>
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	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Fat</strong> 20g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>31%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Saturated Fat 10g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>63%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-polyunsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Polyunsaturated Fat 2g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-monounsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Monounsaturated Fat 6g</span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Cholesterol</strong> 35mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>12%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Sodium</strong> 1196mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>52%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Potassium</strong> 363mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>10%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Carbohydrates</strong> 49g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>16%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber"><span class="nutrition-sub">Fiber 6g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>25%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar"><span class="nutrition-sub">Sugar 8g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>9%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Protein</strong> 8g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>16%</strong></span></div>			<div class="nutrition-line nutrition-line-big"></div>
	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin A</strong> 3115IU</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>62%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin C</strong> 15mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>18%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calcium</strong> 134mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>13%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Iron</strong> 2mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>11%</strong></span></div>		<div class="nutrition-warning">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.</div>
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Kasundi Paneer Herbed Rice
