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Ingredients
- 2.5 to 3 Cups cubed veggies (potato, carrot, broad beans, raw banana, pumpkin etc..) (1)
- Salt to taste
- Tamarind gooseberry sized, juice extracted with a cup of water
- To Grind
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 tsp Urad Dal
- 1/2 tsp Sesame seeds
- 1/4 Cup Grated Coconut
- 1 tsp Raw rice
- 4-5 Red Chillies
- To Temper
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 682g | |
| Calories 1343 | |
| Calories from Fat 530 | 39% |
| Total Fat 59.51g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat 13.66g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 3705mg | 154% |
| Potassium 2252mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 98.95g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.5g | 112% |
| Sugars 7.77g | 5% |
| Protein 103.54g | 166% |
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