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Ingredients
- Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas) - 1cup
- Mustard seeds - ¼tsp
- Ginger - 1" piece, grated
- Garlic - 2 cloves, finely minced
- Hing/ Asafoetida - ¼tsp
- Turmeric - ¼tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Sugar - ½tsp
- Milk - ¾cup
- Lemon Juice - 1tbsp
- Cilantro leaves - 1tbsp, finely chopped
- Dry grated Coconut - 1tbsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 215g | |
| Calories 142 | |
| Calories from Fat 63 | 44% |
| Total Fat 7.11g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 4.23g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium 339mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 14.0g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 12.39g | 8% |
| Protein 6.54g | 10% |
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