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Ingredients
- Urad Dal â 1 cup
- Corn flour â 2 â 3 tbsp
- Onion â 1/4 cup
- Green chilies â 2 tsp
- Ginger â 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves â 1 sprig
- Salt â to taste
- Oil â for deep frying Method:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 77g | |
| Calories 147 | |
| Calories from Fat 12 | 8% |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 178mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 31.13g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.77g | 1% |
| Protein 3.83g | 6% |
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