Thursday 25 September 2014

Easy Prawn Biriyani



The name itself suggests that the biriyani is quite simple and easy. Biriyanis are prepared at homes mostly on Sundays. So, why not try this one too.

Basic info about the recipe
Cuisine                                                           - South Indian
Serves                                                            - 2 people
Ingredients
  1. Prawns                                                           - 250 gms
  2. Basmati Rice                                                   - 2 cups
  3. Onion                                                             - 1 large
  4. Tomato                                                           - 1 large
  5. Ginger-garlic paste                                          - 1 tsp
  6. Turmeric powder                                             - ¼ tsp
  7. Red chilli powder                                             - ½ tsp
  8. Green chillies                                                  - 2 nos
  9. Coriander powder                                            - 1 tsp
  10. Garam masala powder                                    - 1 tsp
  11. Pepper powder                                                - ¼ tsp
  12. Mint leaves                                                     - 10 nos
  13. Coriander leaves                                             - few sprigs
  14. Salt                                                                - to taste
  15. Ghee                                                              - 2 tsp
  16. Oil                                                                  - 2 tsp.
  17. Whole garam masala(optional).
Method: Cook basmati rice with salt, a tsp of oil and some whole garam masala.      
Heat a tsp of oil and a tsp of ghee together and fry ginger-garlic paste in it.
When it turns golden brown, add sliced onions and fry.
Add sliced tomatoes and stir fry till it becomes soft.
Add slit green chillies.
Add all the powders except garam masala powder and fry till done.
Add the cleaned prawns and salt and cover with a lid.
Wait for 5 minutes. Prawns does not need much time to cook. If overcooked it will turn hard. Once it is ready add some coriander leaves and garam masala powder.
Now, layer the prawns and rice. In between you can add ghee, mint leaves and coriander leaves. Cover with a lid for 5 minutes allowing the aroma of the cooked prawns to enter the rice.
Mix carefully. Garnish with coriander leaves and fried onions and serve hot.








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