Ingredients:
- 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 4 green chilies, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 cm ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- Salt to taste
- Water for cooking
Instructions:
- Wash the rice in cold water and soak it for 30 minutes. Then drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the rice. Cook until the rice is 70% done. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat the ghee and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
- Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Continue to sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Stir well.
- Add the peeled prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Add yogurt, fresh coriander, and mint leaves. Mix well and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- In a large pot, layer the cooked rice and prawn mixture alternately, finishing with a layer of rice on top.
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
- Gently fluff the Prawn Biryani with a fork and serve.
Enjoy the delicious Prawn Biryani, a dish full of flavors and spices that is perfect for special occasions or festive meals.
