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Ingredients
- 2 tsp of brown mustard seeds
- 3 cups of water
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 and 1/2 tsp of salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 945g | |
| Calories 484 | |
| Calories from Fat 421 | 87% |
| Total Fat 50.32g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 42.92g | 172% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium 598mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 10.09g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.52g | 0% |
| Protein 6.38g | 10% |
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