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- 1 tsp of brown mustard seeds
- 1 cup of onion chopped fine
- 1/2 tsp of cumin
- 1/8 tsp of coriander
- 1/2 tsp of kashmiri chili or 1/4 tsp of cayenne mixed with 1/4 tsp of paprika
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 148g | |
| Calories 78 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 14% |
| Total Fat 1.37g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.12g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 254mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 15.19g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 6.35g | 4% |
| Protein 2.62g | 4% |
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