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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- In a large bowl mix together:
- 1 cup of chickpea (besan) flour
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of coriander
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric
- 1/2 tsp of chili powder (I used Kashmiri chili)
- 1/2 tsp of garam masala
- Mix in anywhere from 3/4 of a cup to 1 cup of water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 211g | |
| Calories 740 | |
| Calories from Fat 106 | 14% |
| Total Fat 12.65g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1.4g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2388mg | 100% |
| Potassium 1818mg | 52% |
| Total Carbs 123.34g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.8g | 119% |
| Sugars 21.56g | 14% |
| Protein 39.06g | 62% |
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