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Chawal

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About

Chawal means rice, is commonly eaten in India and other parts of South Asia. It is a staple food in many parts of the region and is often served with curries, vegetables, and other dishes. Chawal is usually white or brown in color and is available in a variety of sizes and shapes. It is also used to make dishes such as biryani, pulao, and kheer.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

2.1
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Fats

21.5
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Carbs

0.3
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Fibre

0.4

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Recipe

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Ingredients

Basmati Rice

2 cups

Ghee

2 tablespoons

Oil

2 tablespoons

Bay Leaves

2

Green Cardamoms

2

Cloves

2

Cumin Seeds

1 teaspoon

Water

2 cups

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Directions

Step 1:

Wash the rice in several changes of water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.

Step 2:

Heat the ghee and oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 3:

Add the bay leaves, cardamoms, cloves, and cumin seeds. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4:

Add the soaked rice and fry for a few minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.

Step 5:

Add the water and bring to a boil.

Step 6:

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and all the water is absorbed.

Step 7:

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 36430 users have chowed down on Chawal a whopping 100502 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Indore, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata are the top 5 cities gobbling up Chawal like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Chawal, our users are head over heels in june, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Chawal is the food of choice for 15-18 female, with people of 15-20 BMI also on board.

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