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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 8
Ingredientes
- Chick Peas (Garbanzo beans/kondakadalai) – 1 cup
- Broccoli florets – 1 small head
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Green chilies – 2
- Onion, small – 1
- Ginger – 1 inch piece
- Garlic – 5 pods
- Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
- Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
- Roasted cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
- Chick peas flour (kadala maavu) – 2 tbsp
- Coriander leaves (Parsley) – 3 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 4 tbsp
- For the Tahini sauce:
- White Sesame seeds – 1/2 cup
- Freshly grated coconut – 4 tbsp (optional)
- Garlic – 2 pods
- Green chilies – 3 (optional)
- Yogurt (Curd) – 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice – 2 tsp (See Notes)
- Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 161g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 170 | 56% |
| Total Fat 19.78g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 9.19g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium 558mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 26.19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 28% |
| Sugars 7.49g | 5% |
| Protein 8.35g | 13% |
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