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Ingredients
- 1 cup Kidney beans (Rajma)
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp. crushed garlic
- 1 tsp. crushed ginger
- Salt as desired
- A pinch of sugar
- Spices;
- 1 tsp. red chilly powder
- 1 tsp. coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
- Seasoning;
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 2 cloves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1552g | |
| Calories 582 | |
| Calories from Fat 273 | 47% |
| Total Fat 30.99g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 2.65g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 815mg | 34% |
| Potassium 1312mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 62.75g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.9g | 66% |
| Sugars 16.54g | 11% |
| Protein 17.91g | 29% |
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