Phalguni Dal Recipe – Easy Side Dish Recipes For Rotis/Chappathis Recipe
Ingredients
- Masoor dal (Pink dal) – 1 cup
- Fresh peas – 1/2 cup
- Onion seeds (kalonji) – 1 tsp
- Shallots (Sambar Onions) – 10
- Onion, medium – 1
- Green chili – 2
- Garam Masala powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander leaves – to garnish
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 3 tsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 271g | |
| Calories 234 | |
| Calories from Fat 122 | 52% |
| Total Fat 13.87g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.11g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium 468mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 25.58g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 11.63g | 8% |
| Protein 4.33g | 7% |
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