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Ingredients for Prawns Biryani:

(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)

Prawns/Shrimp, shelled & deveined- 600-650 gms. nett (1 kg gross with head & shell)
Basmati or long grained rice- 3 US cup measure or 500 gms

For the Prawn Fry Mix:

Ginger garlic paste- 2.5 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli powder- 2.5 tsp
Coriander powder- 2.5 tsp
Garam masala powder- 3/4 tsp
Salt- 1.25 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves- 3 tbsp
Chopped mint leaves- 3 tbsp
Juice of 1/2 lemon- 2 tsp

For cooking the Biryani:

Green cardamom- 5
Cinnamon- 3
Cloves- 6
Star Anise- 2
Bay leaves- 3 (cut)
Onions sliced- 4 medium onions (around 300 gms)
Ginger garlic paste- 2.5 tsp
Green chillies cut into 1” pieces- 3-4
Coriander powder-2 tsp
Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
Mint leaves- 3 tbsp
Coriander leaves chopped- 2 tbsp
Curry leaves chopped-2 tbsp
Salt- 2.5 tsp

Oil- 2 + 3 tbsp oil
Ghee- 2 tsp

Preparation:

Clean & devein the prawns. Wash & leave in a colander for the water to drain.
Soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins.
Slice the onions & chop the green chillies, coriander & curry leaves.
Take out the mint leaves, chop half of it.

Process:

For the prawn fry mix-

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan & add the prawns.
Fry it on high heat for around 1 min till water dries up.
Add 2.5 tsp ginger garlic paste, mix & fry for 2 min on medium heat.
Add the Turmeric, Red Chilli powder, 2.5 tsp Coriander powder, 3/4 tsp garam masala powder & 1.25 tsp salt.
Mix & fry on low heat for around 2 mins.
Add 3 tbsp each of chopped coriander leaves & mint leaves, juice of 1/2 a lemon (2 tsp) , switch off heat. Give a mix & take it out on a plate.

For the Biryani:

Heat 3-4 tbsp oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the whole garam masalas. Once it splutters, add the sliced onions & fry on medium heat for around 10-12 mins till it starts turning brown.
Add 2.5 tsp ginger garlic paste & fry on low heat for around 2 mins.
Now add the cut green chillies & mint leaves & continue to fry on low heat for another minute.
Add 2 tsp coriander powder and add a splash of water to prevent it from burning.
Fry on low heat for 1 min.
For 3 US cups (500 gms) basmati rice, add 4.5 US cups (1000 ml) water & let it come to a boil.
Add 2.5 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp garam masala powder. Mix well.
Once the water is on a boil add the drained rice, mix well & cook on medium heat for around 4-5 mins till the water nearly dries up.
Add the cooked prawns mixture, chopped coriander & curry leaves. Mix well and cover & cook on low heat for around 10 mins till the rice is cooked. You can remove the lid and give a mix once in between. Optionally add 1 tsp of ghee and give a mix.
Mix and serve










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