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Ingredientes
- Onion/Garlic Seasoning
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 head of garlic, peeled
- 3-4 fresh or dried thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup water
- For the curry
- 2-3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- One 15.5oz tin chick peas
- 1/4 cup onion-garlic mixture
- 3-4 tbsp water
- 4 tsp curry powder
- 3 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (geera)
- Boiling water (as needed)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- Oil for frying masala
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2359g | |
| Calories 1139 | |
| Calories from Fat 72 | 6% |
| Total Fat 8.59g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1.16g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4021mg | 168% |
| Potassium 3736mg | 107% |
| Total Carbs 235.41g | 63% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.4g | 121% |
| Sugars 12.99g | 9% |
| Protein 40.4g | 65% |
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