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Tricolor Idlis | Tiranga Idlis | Colorful idlis | Carrot & Coriander Idli | Breakfast Recipe For Kids | Tricolor Idlis Without Artificial Colors | Independence Day Special Recipe
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Ingredients
- Carrots - 2 (long ones)
- Salt - As required
- Optional
- Grated ginger - 1/4 tsp
- Chopped green chillies - 1/4 tsp
- PREPARATION METHOD
- 1. PREPARE THE COLORED BATTERS FOR MAKING IDLIS
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 55g | |
| Calories 23 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 4% |
| Total Fat 0.13g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium 178mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 5.34g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 2.61g | 2% |
| Protein 0.52g | 1% |
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