<p>Tandoori Paneer Rice Balls ✨ The holiday season is all about food that brings people together, and these Tandoori Paneer Rice Balls are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for that!</p>
<p>Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, finished with a smoky elaichi dhungar and served with a festive cranberry chutney, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings and parties!</p>
<h5><strong>WATCH HOW TO MAKE TANDOORI PANEER RICE BALLS:</strong></h5>
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<p>If you like this, please try my other recipes:</p>
<ul>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/japanese-crispy-rice-balls/">Japanese Crispy Rice Balls</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/cheese-corn-balls/">Cheese Corn Balls</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/rajma-rice-arancini/">Rajma Rice Arancini</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/cheese-corn-croquettes/">Cheese Corn Croquettes</a></li>
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		<p>Tandoori Paneer Rice Balls ✨ Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, finished with a smoky elaichi dhungar and served with a festive cranberry chutney, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings and parties!</p>	</div>
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					Appetizer				</span>
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					Fusion, Indian, Italian				</span>
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					rice				</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name">Servings</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-24765">6</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit"></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">184</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">Rice:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">rice</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, washed</span>
									</li>
								<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">water</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">ghee</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">whole spices</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, 1 green cardamom, 1 clove, 1 small bay leaf, a very small piece of javitri and cinnamon stick</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Paneer Marinade:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<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">grated paneer or chenna</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</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 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mixed bell peppers</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<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">yogurt</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">ginger garlic green chili paste</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"><a href="https://amzn.to/2UIDnli" target="_blank">roasted besan (gram or chickpeas flour)</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or sattu flour</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/2BG3W1D" target="_blank">kasoori methi</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">crushed</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">carom seeds (ajwain)</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">kashmiri red chili powder</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/2Cd0a1v" target="_blank">red chili powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</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">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">roasted cumin powder</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>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, adjust to taste</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</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>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, heated</span>
									</li>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">For Dhungar (Smoking)</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">small piece of hot coal</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">ghee</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">crushed cardamoms</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or 1/4 tsp cardamom powder</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Filling Mixture:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<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">ghee</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 ½</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</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 ½</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mixed color bell peppers</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">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">lemon juice</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, adjust to taste</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">cilantro</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Rice Balls:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">melty cheese</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, as needed (for filling)</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">slurry</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, ¼ cup all-purpose flour mixed with ¼ cup water</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">breadcrumbs</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">oil</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, for frying</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cilantro mint yogurt dip</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">pickled onions</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green or red chilies</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2RtUXun" target="_blank">chaat masala</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">microgreens</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">edible gold dust</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, optional</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Cranberry Chutney:</div>
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								<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">cranberries</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">sugar</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">adjust to taste</span>
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								<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">orange or lemon zest</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">spices</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">½ tsp salt, ½ tsp chaat masala, ¼ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp ginger powder</span>
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		<div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header">Instructions</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Cook the Rice:</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Heat ghee in a pan and add the whole spices. Sauté briefly till aromatic. Add the washed rice, salt, and water. Cover and cook till the rice is soft and nicely done. Keep aside to cool.</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Prepare the Tandoori Marinade:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">In a bowl, add yogurt followed by all the spices. Add roasted besan or sattu flour. Pour hot mustard oil over the mixture and mix well to form the marinade.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Add the grated paneer or chhena along with the chopped onions and bell peppers. Mix gently, cover, and let it rest while you prepare the cranberry chutney.</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Make the Cranberry Chutney:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">In a pan, add cranberries, sugar, citrus zest, and spices. Cook on medium flame till the cranberries soften and the chutney turns glossy. Switch off the heat and keep aside.</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Cook the Paneer–Rice Mixture:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Heat 2 tsp ghee in a pan and add the marinated paneer mixture. Sauté on medium flame for 5–6 minutes till everything comes together.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Switch off the heat. Add the remaining onions and bell peppers, a squeeze of lemon juice, the soft cooked rice, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently till evenly combined.</div>
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Give the Elaichi Dhungar:</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Place a hot coal in a small heatproof bowl and keep it in the center of the pan. Pour ghee and add crushed cardamom or cardamom powder over the coal. Cover immediately and let the mixture absorb the smoky aroma. Remove the coal.</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Shape the Balls: </div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Once the mixture cools completely, divide it into equal portions. Fill each portion with melty cheese and shape into round balls.</div>
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							</ol>
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Slurry, Coat &; Fry: </div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Mix all-purpose flour and water to make a smooth slurry. Dip each ball into the slurry, roll in breadcrumbs, and deep-fry in hot oil till golden and crispy. Drain on absorbent paper.</div>
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							</ol>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Serve: </div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Serve as individual portions or on small platters. Swirl cranberry chutney on the base, place the paneer rice balls, and finish with cilantro mint yogurt dip, pickled onions, green chilies, chaat masala, microgreens, and edible gold dust if using.</div>
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							</ol>
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		<h3 class="wprm-recipe-header">Recipe Video</h3>
		<iframe title="Tandoori Paneer Rice Balls" width="563" height="1000" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uwm_bBrpZiA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>	</div>
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	<div class="nutrition-title">Nutrition Facts</div>
	<div class="nutrition-recipe">Tandoori Paneer Rice Balls</div>
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					Amount Per Serving						</div>
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		<span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calories</strong> 184</span>
				<span class="nutrition-percentage">Calories from Fat 81</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> 9g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>14%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Saturated Fat 4g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>25%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-polyunsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Polyunsaturated Fat 1g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-monounsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Monounsaturated Fat 4g</span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Cholesterol</strong> 13mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Sodium</strong> 408mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>18%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Potassium</strong> 81mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Carbohydrates</strong> 25g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>8%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber"><span class="nutrition-sub">Fiber 1g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar"><span class="nutrition-sub">Sugar 10g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>11%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Protein</strong> 2g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</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> 183IU</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin C</strong> 5mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>6%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calcium</strong> 31mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>3%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Iron</strong> 0.4mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div>		<div class="nutrition-warning">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.</div>
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Tandoor Paneer Rice Balls
