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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- Grind it to paste and set it aside.
- Chop 1 lb of zucchini into cubes, and set them aside
- In a large skillet or kadhai heat 2 Tbs of vegetable oil
- When the oil is hot toss in:
- 2 whole cloves and
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 457g | |
| Calories 1087 | |
| Calories from Fat 772 | 71% |
| Total Fat 85.61g | 107% |
| Saturated Fat 28.54g | 114% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium 7357mg | 307% |
| Potassium 1299mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 1.88g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.02g | 0% |
| Protein 72.91g | 117% |
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