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Ingredientes
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained
- 1-4 T ghee
- 2 t dark mustard seeds
- 4 t cumin seeds
- 20-25 fresh or frozen curry leaves
- salt to taste
- 2 t paprika/cayenne
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz diced tomatoes, canned is fine
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (or jaggery)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1238g | |
| Calories 1780 | |
| Calories from Fat 173 | 10% |
| Total Fat 19.74g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 7.65g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium 5143mg | 147% |
| Total Carbs 330.71g | 88% |
| Dietary Fiber 97.4g | 325% |
| Sugars 141.46g | 94% |
| Protein 85.83g | 137% |
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