Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice soaked in water for 20 mins
15 prawns cleaned and deveined
6 tsp oil/ghee
2 onions sliced
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp biryani masala powder
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander leaves
6 mint leaves
For the masala paste:
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
2 green chillies
1/2 inch ginger
5 garlic cloves
3 cloves
1/2 inch cinnamon
Grind the above into a fine paste
Marinate the prawns with 1/4 cup curd, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder,1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste,1/2 tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 mins
Procedure
In cooker heat, oil/ ghee, saute sliced onions till transparent
Add the masala paste and fry until the raw smell disappears
Add the marinated prawns and fry for 5 mins, followed by turmeric and biryani masala powder
Drain water from the rice and add to the prawns, fry for 5 mins, add lemon juice, salt and 1.5 cups of water
Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles, turn off the flame
Once the steam is released, open the cooker, mix the rice gently with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves
Serve hot with any raita of your choice.
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