Jhinga Nisha (Prawns in Saffron, Cashew Nut and Almond Sauce!) Recipe

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Jhinga Nisha (Prawns in Saffron, Cashew Nut and Almond Sauce!)
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Directions:

  1. Drop almonds and cashewnuts in 2 separate pans of boiling water.
  2. Boil for 30 minutes and drain.
  3. Peel the almonds by slipping them out of their skins and place in a food processor with the boiled cashewnuts.
  4. Whiz until they form a paste.
  5. 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.
  6. Wash and pat dry.
  7. Crumble saffron into warm milk.
  8. Leave to infuse.
  9. Remove the tiny black cardamom seeds and grind to a fine powder.
  10. Set aside.
  11. Heat the ghee in a wide pan over medium-high flame.
  12. Saute the onions until golden and the oil starts to separate from them.
  13. Add chillies and ginger.
  14. 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.
  15. Add the prawns and 2 tbsps.
  16. Of cold water.
  17. 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.
  18. Mix in the saffron-milk mixture, season to taste and simmer for a minute until prawns are cooked.
  19. Finally, add the cream and once hot transfer to a serving dish.
  20. Sprinkle with cardamom powder and fresh green corriander leaves.
  21. Serve hot with steamed Basmati white rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 47.8
    Points
  • 52
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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