Jhinga Nisha (Prawns in Saffron, Cashew Nut and Almond Sauce!) Recipe
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Directions:
- Drop almonds and cashewnuts in 2 separate pans of boiling water.
- Boil for 30 minutes and drain.
- Peel the almonds by slipping them out of their skins and place in a food processor with the boiled cashewnuts.
- Whiz until they form a paste.
- Meanwhile, peel, wash and de-vein the prawns by making a small incision down the length of the back of each prawn and removing its black digestive cord.
- Wash and pat dry.
- Crumble saffron into warm milk.
- Leave to infuse.
- Remove the tiny black cardamom seeds and grind to a fine powder.
- Set aside.
- Heat the ghee in a wide pan over medium-high flame.
- Saute the onions until golden and the oil starts to separate from them.
- Add chillies and ginger.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring regularly, then mix in the nut paste (prepared above) and keep stirring until the ghee separates out and the paste leaves the sides of the pan.
- Add the prawns and 2 tbsps.
- Of cold water.
- Keep stirring, adding a further 2 tbsps of cold water two or three times, until the prawns begin to turn pink and the sauce is a nice consistency.
- Mix in the saffron-milk mixture, season to taste and simmer for a minute until prawns are cooked.
- Finally, add the cream and once hot transfer to a serving dish.
- Sprinkle with cardamom powder and fresh green corriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed Basmati white rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1835.87 Kcal (7686 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1279.29 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 142.14g | 219% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 391.24mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3160.89mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 1589.88mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbs | 111.93g | 37% | |
| Sugars | 5.17g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.72g | 31% | |
| Protein | 44.38g | 89% | |
| Vitamin C | 127.1mg | 212% | |
| Iron | 6.5mg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 825.1mg | 83% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 191.45 Kcal (802 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 133.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.82g | 219% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 40.8mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 329.63mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 165.8mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.67g | 37% | |
| Sugars | 0.54g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8g | 31% | |
| Protein | 4.63g | 89% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 212% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 86mg | 83% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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