Until oil separates | Cook until oil separates Recipe
Ingredients
- Onion Tomato Base for Indian gravies
- Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 20 - 25 mins | Total time: 30 Mins | Serves: 2
- Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Chopped Onions
- 1-1/2 to 2 Cups Chopped Tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 351g | |
| Calories 457 | |
| Calories from Fat 369 | 81% |
| Total Fat 41.77g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 3.19g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 1.05g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium 644mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 21.31g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 10.52g | 7% |
| Protein 3.39g | 5% |
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