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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 Cup Rice
- 1/4 Cup Pasi Parupu | Moong Dal
- 1.25 to 1.5 Cups Powdered Jaggery
- 1 cup milk
- 3-4 Tbsp Ghee
View Full Recipe at THE MAGIC SAUCEPAN
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 473g | |
| Calories 1214 | |
| Calories from Fat 483 | 40% |
| Total Fat 53.72g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat 32.64g | 131% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium 564mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 158.94g | 42% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 13.06g | 9% |
| Protein 21.17g | 34% |
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