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Ingredientes
- 1 cup urad dhal (split and skinned black gram)
- 1 tsp methi (fenugreek seeds)
- 1 cup ragi powder / ragi hittu / ragi flour
- 1 cup idli rava (this is ground idli rice)
- Water to balance
- Salt to taste
- Transfer the ground urad dhal to a large vessel (10-12 cups volume)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1000g | |
| Calories 0 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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