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Ingredients
- Arbi (colocasia/taro root) – 400 grams
- Tomatoes – 2
- Onions – 1 large
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Ginger – 1/2 inch stick
- Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chili powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- Mustard oil – 1 tablespoon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 174g | |
| Calories 182 | |
| Calories from Fat 127 | 70% |
| Total Fat 14.4g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 1.71g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 315mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 13.19g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 5.84g | 4% |
| Protein 1.9g | 3% |
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