Dry fish gravy / Karuvadu kulambu Recipe
Ingredients
- Coconut - 1/2 of a coconut
- Pearl onions (chopped) - 1/2 cup
- Brinjal - 3
- Drumstick - 2
- Tamarind - a small lemon sized ball
- Red chilli powder - 3 spoons
- Coriander powder - 3 spoons
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 spoon
- Curry leaves - Few
- Cumin seeds - 1/2 spoon
- Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 spoon
- Mustard - 1/2 spoon
- Salt - As per taste
- Gingelly oil - 5 spoons
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 359g | |
| Calories 807 | |
| Calories from Fat 604 | 75% |
| Total Fat 71.93g | 90% |
| Saturated Fat 62.05g | 248% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium 930mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 38.06g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.7g | 69% |
| Sugars 12.68g | 8% |
| Protein 13.84g | 22% |
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