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Ingredients
- 2 cups wholewheat flour
- 2 tbsp. yogurt/curd
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. instant dried yeast
- Warm water or milk for kneading
- Filling
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (paneer)
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1 tbsp. crushed garlic
- 2 tbsp. mint leaves
- 1 onion sliced finely
- 1 tsp. red chili powder
- 1 tsp. coriander powder
- Salt as desired
- Topping
- Nigella seeds (onion seeds)
- sesame seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1265g | |
| Calories 338 | |
| Calories from Fat 159 | 47% |
| Total Fat 18.11g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 2.75g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 2624mg | 109% |
| Potassium 569mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 36.3g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 19% |
| Sugars 22.4g | 15% |
| Protein 11.68g | 19% |
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