Ukala: A Seasonal Home Remedy from Maharashtra and Gujarat 

By Deepali Verma August 14, 2023 Image Credit: Shutterstock Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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