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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Japanese Eggplants, cubed
- 2~3tbsp
- Raisins
- 1tsp
- Panch phoron
- 1
- Dry Red Chili
- 1~2
- Green Chili (optional)
- 1tsp
- Tamarind paste
- 2tsp
- Sugar
- ½tsp
- Turmeric
- 2tsp
- Poppy or Sesame seeds (optional)
- To taste
- Salt
- 2tbsp
- Cilantro, finely chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 422g | |
| Calories 155 | |
| Calories from Fat 7 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.84g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.13g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1080mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 38.21g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.7g | 46% |
| Sugars 21.49g | 14% |
| Protein 4.87g | 8% |
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