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100 gms
3.52 ounces

All-purpose Flour
Maida
Flour
Asafetida
Heeng

Bay leaves
Tej patta

Cloves
Loung

Coriander
Dhaniya

Cumin
Jeera

Fenugreek
Methi

Mint
Pudina

Turmeric
Haldi

Whole wheat flour
Genhu ka atta







































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