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Ingredients
- Urad dal flour - 1cup
- Onion - 3tbsp, finely chopped**
- Curry leaves - 6~8, finely chopped
- Baking Soda - 1 pinch
- Green chilies - 1~2, optional
- Salt - to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 61g | |
| Calories 24 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 4% |
| Total Fat 0.09g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium 151mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 5.63g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 2.82g | 2% |
| Protein 0.95g | 2% |
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