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Prawn Biryani

Prawn Biryani is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines fragrant basmati rice with succulent prawns cooked in a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and seasonings. It is a popular Indian dish that brings together the richness of seafood with the complexity of biryani spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sides
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 409

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 lb prawns peeled and deveined
  • 2 onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Ghee or oil for cooking

Method
 

  1. Wash the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Stir well.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
  5. Add the prawns to the pot and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the yogurt to the pot and mix well with the prawn mixture.
  7. Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot. Pour enough water to cover the rice by about an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, and mint leaves over the top.
  9. Fluff the rice gently with a fork to mix in the spices. Serve hot with raita or your favorite side dish.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 766IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg

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