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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 and 1/4 cups of water
- 3/4 tsps of salt
- 1/2 cup grated dried coconut
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric
- A piece of tamarind pulp as big as a marble (you can used a bit of lemon juice as a substitute)
- When the oil is hot toss in:
- 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
- 1 and 1/2 tsp of urad dal
- 1 and 1/2 tsp of chana dal
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 31g | |
| Calories 98 | |
| Calories from Fat 67 | 68% |
| Total Fat 8.04g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 6.27g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1749mg | 73% |
| Potassium 137mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 6.29g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 2.7g | 2% |
| Protein 1.66g | 3% |
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