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Receta The Kerala Dinner. Part Deux, Shrimp Pullao A Dish Fit For A Maharaja, Make it Easy
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Ingredientes
- Toss a 1 inch piece of peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup of grated dried coconut
- Give it a couple of stirs and add in:
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- 3/4 tsp of salt
- Stir it all until the sauce thickens.
- Add in the shrimp, give them one stir and then take the pan off the stove.
- Pour the shrimp into a deep oven proof baking dish. I use a clay bram, but any good baking dish will do. Set it aside.
- The Rice Part 2:
- In a large pot bring 5 pints of water to a boil. Toss in:
- 10 cloves
- A 2 inch piece of cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cardamom pods
- 2 tsp of salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 285g | |
| Calories 401 | |
| Calories from Fat 308 | 77% |
| Total Fat 36.63g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 30.45g | 122% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 6495mg | 271% |
| Potassium 618mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 16.1g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 7.17g | 5% |
| Protein 9.12g | 15% |
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