Stuffed Bitter-Gourd Stir-Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (chopped thin and long)
- 1 small onion (finely minced)
- 3/4 tsp mango powder (amchur)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 3/4 tsp coriander powder
- salt and red chilli powder- to taste
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 257g | |
| Calories 572 | |
| Calories from Fat 487 | 85% |
| Total Fat 55.11g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 4.2g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 355mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 20.76g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 8.79g | 6% |
| Protein 2.55g | 4% |
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