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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of coriander seeds
- 1 tsp of chana dal
- 1 tsp of toor dal
- 1 tsp of poppy seeds
- 2 tsp of brown mustard seeds
- 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds
- When the mustard seeds start to pop add iin:
- 2 tsp of toor dal
- 2 tsp of chana dal
- 2 tsp of urad dal
- 1 cup of water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 310g | |
| Calories 236 | |
| Calories from Fat 117 | 50% |
| Total Fat 13.96g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 0.87g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium 854mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 38.25g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.6g | 92% |
| Sugars 0.53g | 0% |
| Protein 10.42g | 17% |
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