Uttar Pradesh -- Nimona (Green Pea & Potato Curry) Recipe
Ingredients
- Green Peas - 1cup
- Potato - 1 medium
- Wadi - ¼cup
- Ginger - 1" piece, grated
- Green Chili - 2, finely chopped
- Asafoetida/ Hing - ¼tsp
- Cardamom pods - 2
- Bay leaf - 1
- Dry Mango powder - ¼tsp
- Red Chili powder - 1tsp (adjust as per taste)
- Turmeric - ½tsp
- Yogurt - 2tbsp
- Cilantro - 2tbsp, finely chopped
- Salt - to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 430g | |
| Calories 311 | |
| Calories from Fat 19 | 6% |
| Total Fat 2.28g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.97g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1255mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 68.83g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 36% |
| Sugars 28.7g | 19% |
| Protein 9.13g | 15% |
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