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Sweet Yellow Rice - Recipe Cost

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4 whl cardamom pods

1 x 1-in stick cinnamon

1/4 tsp Yellow food coloring

Ingredients	Per Recipe Qty	Common Price	Price per Recipe
1/2 tsp Saffron threads, (see NOTE)	1/2 tsp	$17.77 per 0.06 ounces	$3.66
2 Tbsp. Lowfat milk	2 tbsp	$3.99 per gallon	$0.03
1 c. Basmati rice	1 cup	$4.19 per 80 ounces	$0.34
2 ounce Unsalted butter, (or possibly Indian "ghee" if you can get it)	2 oz	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.50
2 pt Water	2 pint	n/a
1/2 ounce Blanched slivered almonds	1/2 oz	$5.99 per 11 ounces	$0.27
1 Tbsp. Golden brown raisins, (sultanas)	1 tbsp	n/a
3Â 1/2 ounce Sugar, (or possibly to taste)	3 1/2 oz	$1.44 per pound	$0.32
Total Recipe			$5.12