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- 1 tsp of cumin seeds
- 4 chopped peeled tomatoes or 1 can of chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chili or cayenne
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 black peppercorn
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 249g | |
| Calories 80 | |
| Calories from Fat 22 | 28% |
| Total Fat 2.68g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.25g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4675mg | 195% |
| Potassium 731mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 14.58g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 6.16g | 4% |
| Protein 3.69g | 6% |
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