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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- In a large pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Stir well.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
- Add the prawns to the pot and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the yogurt to the pot and mix well with the prawn mixture.
- 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.
- Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, and mint leaves over the top.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork to mix in the spices. Serve hot with raita or your favorite side dish.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 87g (29%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 2g (3%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mg (1%)Sodium: 110mg (5%)Potassium: 436mg (12%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 766IU (15%)Vitamin C: 17mg (21%)Calcium: 95mg (10%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
