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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 Cup Chickpeas(both white and green), soaked overnight
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1 no Bay leaf
- 1/2" Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 Tbsp Cream
- Dry Masala
- For the Wet Masala
- 2 Cups diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup thinly sliced Onions
- 2 cloves Garlic pods
- 2 Green chillies (if required)
- 1/4 Cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 1 or 2 Medium sized capsicum with seeds, chopped (based on your pref)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 712g | |
| Calories 1132 | |
| Calories from Fat 366 | 32% |
| Total Fat 42.3g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat 19.7g | 79% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium 2889mg | 83% |
| Total Carbs 154.24g | 41% |
| Dietary Fiber 42.2g | 141% |
| Sugars 36.44g | 24% |
| Protein 45.39g | 73% |
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