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Ingredients
- Channa Dal/Bengal gram (Kadalai Paruppu) – 1/4 cup
- Whole dry red chilies – 4
- Fennel seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Curry leaf – 1 sprig
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 2 tbsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 60g | |
| Calories 254 | |
| Calories from Fat 241 | 95% |
| Total Fat 27.27g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 2.03g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 112mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 3.11g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.68g | 1% |
| Protein 0.66g | 1% |
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