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Ingredientes
- 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds
- 2 Tbs of roasted chopped peanuts
- 1/2 tsp of garam masala
- Keep stirring and cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in:
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 2 tsp of lemon juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 32g | |
| Calories 115 | |
| Calories from Fat 87 | 76% |
| Total Fat 9.72g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1.6g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1222mg | 51% |
| Potassium 171mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 4.37g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 1.1g | 1% |
| Protein 5.29g | 8% |
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