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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp of ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric
- 1/2 tsp of garam masala
- A 3/4 inch piece of ginger finely chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3g | |
| Calories 11 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 45% |
| Total Fat 0.6g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 62mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 1.83g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.13g | 0% |
| Protein 0.45g | 1% |
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