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- have the coloring of that white asparagus that comes in cans, and I
- 1 tsp of black mustard seeds
- 1/2 cup of grated fresh or frozen coconut or dried unsweetened coconut
- 4 whole shallots
- 1 and 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 2 tsp of vegetable oil (I use coconut oil)
- (You can also roast them on a cookie sheet on the top rack of a 450 degree oven)
View Full Recipe at The Colors Of Indian Cooking
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 257g | |
| Calories 193 | |
| Calories from Fat 106 | 55% |
| Total Fat 12.11g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 2.06g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium 392mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 12.89g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 11.96g | 8% |
| Protein 8.93g | 14% |
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