Bellam Payasam (Dairy-free Rice Pudding with Jaggery) Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 112g | |
| Calories 421 | |
| Calories from Fat 39 | 9% |
| Total Fat 4.69g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.96g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium 243mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 85.6g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 6.64g | 4% |
| Protein 8.33g | 13% |
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