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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of grated coconut (fresh if you can get it)
- 6 large chopped shallots
- 1 Tbs of urad dal
- 1 tsp of mustard seeds
- 5 curry leaves, or 1 large bay leaf
- 2 seeded chopped serrano chilies
- 2 Tbs of coconut or vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds
- 2 tsps salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 53g | |
| Calories 113 | |
| Calories from Fat 82 | 73% |
| Total Fat 9.83g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 7.79g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4658mg | 194% |
| Potassium 162mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 6.14g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 2.31g | 2% |
| Protein 1.99g | 3% |
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