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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Thin chivda poha 4 cups
- Dried red chillies, broken 4-5
- Raisins (optional) 1/4 cup
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 14g | |
| Calories 42 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 105mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 11.09g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 8.29g | 6% |
| Protein 0.43g | 1% |
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