Gur’er naru / Coconut and jaggery sweet confection balls Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 706g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 385 | |
| Calories from Fat 291 | 76% |
| Total Fat 34.77g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 30.84g | 123% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium 625mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 19.54g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 35% |
| Sugars 9.12g | 6% |
| Protein 4.18g | 7% |
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