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Nawabi Guchhi Mattar (Indian Royal Mushrooms and Peas in Cashew Nut Sauce) in the Slow Cooker Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup roasted cashews (salted is fine)
- water as needed
- 3 T vegetable oil
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 black cardamom pod
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 2-inch Ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ t paprika
- ¼ t New Mexico chile powder
- 1 t ground coriander
- 1 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup 1-2% milk
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt
- salt to taste
- 1 10 oz bag frozen peas, thawed
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2061g | |
| Calories 899 | |
| Calories from Fat 386 | 43% |
| Total Fat 44.69g | 56% |
| Saturated Fat 12.61g | 50% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 704mg | 29% |
| Potassium 3144mg | 90% |
| Total Carbs 92.13g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.1g | 64% |
| Sugars 38.54g | 26% |
| Protein 40.11g | 64% |
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