Snack
Baked moong dal vada
Soaked moong ground coarse with ginger and curry leaves, shaped into vadas and baked instead of fried. Crisp edges, soft centre, no onion.
45 min

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4 servings
Heat: Medium
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy200 per serving
- Protein12g per serving
- Carbs26g per serving
- Fibre5g per serving
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