Vathal kuzhumbu- Tamilian's comfort food Recipe
Ingredients
- Tuvar dal/tuvaram parappu- 2tsp
- Channa dal/kadala parappu- 2tsp
- Udid dal- 1tsp
- Dried red chillies- 5 to 8 nos.
- Whole pepper- 1/2tsp
- Curry leaves- 1 sprig
- Tomato - 1 small (optional)
- Garlic- 3-4 cloves(optional)
- Tamarind-1 lime sized lump
- Gingelly oil-1/2tbsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 62g | |
| Calories 22 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.17g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.04g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 170mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 5.01g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 2.66g | 2% |
| Protein 0.83g | 1% |
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