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Ingredients
- Garlic - 2-3 cloves
- Ginger- a one inch piece
- Fennel seeds/sombhu - a tbsp
- Salt- as needed
- To mix along
- Big onion, 1 medium sized- chopped fine ( for better taste, use a handful of chopped small onions instead of big onions)
- 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)
- Hing/perungayam - a fat pinch
- Curry leaves - a sprig
- Cilantro, chopped fine,- 2-3 tbsps
- To deep fry
- Edible oil - 1.5 cups
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 274g | |
| Calories 101 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.63g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium 889mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 23.33g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 24% |
| Sugars 4.37g | 3% |
| Protein 3.53g | 6% |
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