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Ingredients
- Carrot, medium – 2
- French Beans – 150 gms
- Onion, medium – 1
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Urad dal – 3/4 tsp
- Whole dry Red chilies – 3
- Fresh grated coconut – 3 tbsp
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Asafetida – 1 pinch
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Coconut oil – 1 tsp (optional)
- Salt – to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 352g | |
| Calories 697 | |
| Calories from Fat 129 | 19% |
| Total Fat 14.94g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 3.38g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium 2432mg | 69% |
| Total Carbs 114.91g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 42.2g | 141% |
| Sugars 8.93g | 6% |
| Protein 30.73g | 49% |
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