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- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 2-4 T vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 T minced garlic
- 1 1/2 T minced ginger
- 2 T ground coriander
- 2 t ground cumin
- 1/2 t ground cayenne or paprika
- 1/4 t ground black pepper
- 1/4 t ground turmeric
- 3/4 t ground cinnamon
- 1/2 t ground cloves
- 1-2 small hot chile peppers, split in half (I left out)
- salt to taste
- 2 medium boiling potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 heaping cup chopped tomatoes, preferably fresh and ripe but can use canned, either way drain them in colander first
- 1 cup water
- 1 heaping cup frozen peas
- lemon juice to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1183g | |
| Calories 640 | |
| Calories from Fat 148 | 23% |
| Total Fat 16.97g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 1.47g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium 2512mg | 72% |
| Total Carbs 112.81g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.6g | 72% |
| Sugars 27.78g | 19% |
| Protein 18.96g | 30% |
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