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Ingredients
- 1.) In a skillet or kadhai heat about 3 Tbs of oil
- When the oil is hot add in:
- 2.) 1 tsp of fennel seed
- 3.) 1 tsp of cumin seed
- 4.) 1 tsp of whole brown mustard seed
- 5.) 12 whole fenugreek seeds
- When the seeds start to darken add
- 6.) 3 whole dried red peppers
- When the red peppers start to darken add :
- 7.) the diced potatoes
- 8.) 1/2 tsp of turmeric
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 0g | |
| Calories 0 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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February 7, 2010
Beautiful veggie and gorgeous pictures love the story and history behind these!
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