Sri Lankan Yellow Rice (Kaha Bath) Recipe

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Sri Lankan Yellow Rice (Kaha Bath)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Wash rice and drain thoroughly.
  2. Heat ghee in a large saucepan, add onion and fry until it begins to turn golden brown.
  3. Add cloves, peppercorns,cardamom pods, turmeric, salt, curry leaves and lemon grass.
  4. Add rice and fry, stirring constantly (ensure each grain is coated), for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add coconut milk and bring to the boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 20-25 mins without lifting the lid.
  7. Test the rice and cook for slightly longer if needed.
  8. When cooked the spices will have come to the top.
  9. Remove spices and leaves used for flavouring and fluff up the rice lightly with a fork.
  10. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 422.28 Kcal (1768 kJ)
Calories from fat 390.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.37g 67%
Cholesterol 18.94mg 6%
Sodium 1041.3mg 43%
Potassium 445.65mg 9%
Total Carbs 11.74g 4%
Sugars 5.61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.64g 15%
Protein 3.31g 7%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 31.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.69 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.08g 67%
Cholesterol 10.08mg 6%
Sodium 554.07mg 43%
Potassium 237.12mg 9%
Total Carbs 6.25g 4%
Sugars 2.99g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 15%
Protein 1.76g 7%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 11%
Iron 1.7mg 18%
Calcium 16.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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