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Ingredients
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil (I use coconut oil )
- 2 cups of dried Rancho Gordo Royal Corona Beans
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seed
- 4 tsps finely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 shallots chopped
- 2 serrano chilies minced
- 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 472g | |
| Calories 425 | |
| Calories from Fat 292 | 69% |
| Total Fat 33.15g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 2665mg | 111% |
| Potassium 920mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 29.34g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 15.46g | 10% |
| Protein 8.28g | 13% |
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