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Ingredients
- Ginger Paste : 1 tbsp
- Cumin powder : 2 tbsp
- Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder : 1/4 tsp or optional
- Nigella / kalonji / kalo jeera : 1 tsp
- Mustard oil : 2-3 tbsp
- Salt and sugar to taste
- Cilantro : few twigs
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 39g | |
| Calories 321 | |
| Calories from Fat 309 | 96% |
| Total Fat 35.01g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 4.05g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 2.87g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.81g | 2% |
| Protein 0.04g | 0% |
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