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Ingredients
- 1 bunch : Turnip greens (fresh)
- 4-5 : Whole Red chilies (kashmiri or bydagi / cayenne peppers)
- 6-8 cloves : Garlic + more (if required)
- 1 tsp : Onion seeds (kalonji)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp : Mustard oil or any other cooking oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3g | |
| Calories 11 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 55% |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.19g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 39mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 2.14g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.08g | 0% |
| Protein 0.21g | 0% |
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