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Ingredients
- either 1/2-1 tbs curry powder, or the following spices:
- 1 tbs whole coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 dried chilli, or 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 large or 2 smaller parsnips, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, chopped
- 1 oz butter
- 1 tbs flour
- 1 litre hot stock of your choice (beef, chicken, or of course vegetable if you are vegetarian)
- 150 ml yoghurt, crème fraîche, or sour cream
- chives, to garnish (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 348g | |
| Calories 420 | |
| Calories from Fat 263 | 63% |
| Total Fat 30.04g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 18.07g | 72% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium 728mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 32.73g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 20% |
| Sugars 13.64g | 9% |
| Protein 9.84g | 16% |
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