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Ингредиенты
- 1 lb of fresh string beans
- 1 fresh serrano chili
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds
- 3 Tbs raw, unsalted chopped cashews
- 6 curry leaves or 1/2 a bay leaf
- 3/4 cup of yogurt or soy yogurt for a vegan dish
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
- 3 Tbs of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 739g | |
| Calories 1320 | |
| Calories from Fat 617 | 47% |
| Total Fat 71.08g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat 11.74g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 1.05g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 2446mg | 102% |
| Potassium 2311mg | 66% |
| Total Carbs 131.89g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.5g | 148% |
| Sugars 11.46g | 8% |
| Protein 46.8g | 75% |
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