Puliyodharai - Traditional Tamarind Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- For masala
- Tamarind extract
- Tamarind hot water 1/4 cup + 1 cup
- Tamarind paste mixed in hot water 3 tbsps 3/4 cups
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2g | |
| Calories 5 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 13mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 1.25g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.15g | 1% |
| Protein 0.06g | 0% |
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