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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Moong Dal
- ½ Cup Masur Dal
- 7 ½ Cups Water
- 2 tsp Sea Salt
- Masala
- ¼ Cup Ghee
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida
- 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds
- ¾ Cup Finely Chopped Onions
- 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Ginger
- ¾ Cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes
- ½ tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper or 1 Tbsp Finely chopped Jalapeno Pepper (I used 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper)
- ½ Cup Finely Chopped Cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 1045g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 273 | |
| Calories from Fat 237 | 87% |
| Total Fat 26.45g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 15.97g | 64% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 2374mg | 99% |
| Potassium 318mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 9.65g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 4.1g | 3% |
| Protein 1.92g | 3% |
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