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Receta The Kerala Dinner. Part 1: Spicy, Fast and Easy, That's Not Soup It's A Sambar
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Ingredientes
- 2 tsp of toor dal
- A 1 inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
- 4 tsp of cumin seeds
- 3 tsp of vegetable oil
- When the oil is hot toss in:
- 2 Tsp of brown mustard seed
- 2 tsp of fenugreek seed
- 2 dried red chilies broken in half
- A handful of curry leaves
- When the mustard seeds start to snap and pop toss in:
- 2 cups of chopped grey zucchini or any other vegetable of your choice
- Now for The Yogurt
- In a bowl mix together:
- 4 cups of plain yogurt whipped smooth
- The ground dal paste
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp of turmeric
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1083g | |
| Calories 838 | |
| Calories from Fat 438 | 52% |
| Total Fat 49.94g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat 22.0g | 88% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium 476mg | 20% |
| Potassium 2050mg | 59% |
| Total Carbs 63.65g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 49.73g | 33% |
| Protein 40.34g | 65% |
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