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Recipe | Peanut & Poppy Seeds Stuffed Brinjal or Eggplants – Easy and Delightful Indian Curry Recipe
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Ingredients
- 10-12 small eggplant (brinjal)
- 3 tbsp. groundnuts
- 1 tbsp. poppy seeds
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp. oil
- Salt as desired
- Spices;
- 1 tbsp. coriander seed powder
- 1 tsp. red chilly powder
- 1 tsp. Garam masala powder
- 1 tsp. mustard and cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds powder
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 4449g | |
| Calories 1423 | |
| Calories from Fat 361 | 25% |
| Total Fat 41.57g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 3.97g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium 10211mg | 292% |
| Total Carbs 267.12g | 71% |
| Dietary Fiber 148.8g | 496% |
| Sugars 108.08g | 72% |
| Protein 48.48g | 78% |
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