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Ingredients
- Lauki (bottle gourd) – 500 grams
- Besan – 1/3 cup
- Red chili powder – a pinch or to taste
- Green chili – 1
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – for deep-frying
- For the gravy:
- Garam masala – 1/4 teaspoon
- Coriander powder – 1 tablespoon
- Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Red chili powder – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
- Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
- Tomatoes – 5
- Onions – 3
- Ginger – 1-inch piece
- Garlic – 6 small cloves
- Dry red chilies – 4
- Oil – 2 tablespoons
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 284g | |
| Calories 442 | |
| Calories from Fat 261 | 59% |
| Total Fat 29.7g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 2.32g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium 789mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 36.89g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
| Sugars 12.47g | 8% |
| Protein 10.02g | 16% |
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