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Ingredients
- White Kabuli Chana (Chickpeas) – 1 cup
- Potatoes (Aloo), medium – 3
- Dry mango – 4 inch piece *(See Notes)
- Red chili powder – 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Chana Masala powder – 1-1/2 tbsp
- Onion, medium – 1
- Tomatoes, medium – 2
- Green chilies – 2
- Ginger – 1 inch piece
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 1 tbsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 506g | |
| Calories 401 | |
| Calories from Fat 127 | 32% |
| Total Fat 14.42g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 1.23g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1294mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 67.12g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.0g | 30% |
| Sugars 29.78g | 20% |
| Protein 6.24g | 10% |
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