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Ingredients
- 2 bunches of zucchini flowers
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (aka besan)
- 1 Tbs black mustard seeds
- 1 Tbs ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili or 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 7/8 cups of sparkling water
- 1 tsp peanut oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- salt to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 575g | |
| Calories 859 | |
| Calories from Fat 361 | 42% |
| Total Fat 41.0g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 17.95g | 72% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium 3009mg | 125% |
| Potassium 1277mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 70.54g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 41% |
| Sugars 11.63g | 8% |
| Protein 52.39g | 84% |
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