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Receta Fulkopi Posto (Bengali Cauliflower curry with poppy seeds)
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Ingredientes
- Medium head of Cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2tsp
- Mustard Oil
- 1
- Bay leaf
- ½tsp
- Nigella Seeds
- 2~3
- Green Chilies, slit
- 1tbsp
- Cashews, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
- 1tsp
- Peppercorns
- 1tbsp
- Poppy Seeds, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
- Cinnamon stick
- 2tbsp
- Yogurt, whisked well
- To taste
- Salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1488g | |
| Calories 220 | |
| Calories from Fat 70 | 32% |
| Total Fat 8.0g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 4.91g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium 1164mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 28.57g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 17.64g | 12% |
| Protein 13.28g | 21% |
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