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Ingredients
- 1 cup pigeon peas
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp. chopped ginger
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 large Mango
- 1 cup sour yogurt/curd
- 1 tbsp. chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp. grated ginger
- A few curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
- Spices:
- 3 dried red chilies
- 2 cloves
- 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1749g | |
| Calories 1399 | |
| Calories from Fat 475 | 34% |
| Total Fat 54.06g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 9.21g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 1.05g | |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium 3966mg | 113% |
| Total Carbs 181.87g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.1g | 124% |
| Sugars 38.5g | 26% |
| Protein 58.3g | 93% |
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