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Bengal Red Lentils - Recipe Cost

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4 x bay leaves

4 x dry red chili pods

Ingredients	Per Recipe Qty	Common Price	Price per Recipe
1/2 c. red lentils	1/2 cup	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.32
6 x warm green chilies	6 chilies	$1.99 per pound	$1.18
1/2 tsp turmeric	1/2 tsp	$6.99 per 16 ounces	$0.02
4 1/2 c. water	4 1/2 cup	n/a
1/2 tsp coarse salt	1/2 tsp	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.02
4 Tbsp. ghee or possibly vegetable oil	4 tbsp	n/a
1 c. chopped onion	1 cup	$0.79 per pound	$0.28
1 Tbsp. grated ginger	1 tbsp	$2.99 per pound	$0.04
1 c. finely minced tomatoes	1 cup	$1.99 per pound	$0.65
2 Tbsp. ghee or possibly vegetable oil	2 tbsp	n/a
1/2 tsp cumin seeds	1/2 tsp	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.05
1/2 tsp fennel seeds	1/2 tsp	$2.10 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.06
1 tsp mustard seeds	1 tsp	$4.55 per 1 3/8 ounces	$0.38
1/2 tsp black onion seeds	1/2 tsp	$0.79 per pound	$0.00
2 tsp chopped garlic	2 tsp	$4.00 per pound	$0.05
Total Recipe			$3.05