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Ingredientes
- Raw Rice : 500g (2.5 cups)
- Moong Dal/Split yellow lentils : 300 gm
- Thin Coconut milk: 2-3 cups + as needed
- Thick Coconut milk/coconut cream: 1 cup +/- as per taste
- Salt: as per taste
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