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Peas & More – A Few Fresh Pea Recipes with Spinach, Cottage Cheese and Spices Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dehusked wheat kernel
- 2t sp. ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh peas
- 1 cup shredded Spinach
- 1/4 cottage cheese
- 1 small onion
- 1 large tomato
- 2 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
- Salt as desired
- 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- Spice mix
- 2 tsp. coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seed powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 cup shelled fresh peas
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seed powder
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1031g | |
| Calories 685 | |
| Calories from Fat 513 | 75% |
| Total Fat 58.21g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 4.47g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium 1102mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 36.98g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 43% |
| Sugars 14.14g | 9% |
| Protein 11.06g | 18% |
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