Thursday, August 19, 2010

Prawn Biriyani

INGREDIENTS :


1. Basmathi Rice - 1 cup
2. Tomato - 2
3. Big onion - 3
4. Green chilly - 2
5. Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
6. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
7. Green cardamoms - 2
8. Cloves - 2
9. Cinnamon - 1
10. Bay leaf
11. Mint leaf
12. Coriander leaf
13. Coconut milk - 2 cup
14. Ginger, garlic paste
15. Salt to taste
16. Oil for fry
17. Ghee - 2 tsp
18. Prawn - 1/2 kg
19. Pepper Powder - 2 tsp
20. Aniseed powder - 1/4 tsp

METHODS :

1. Wash and soak rice in water for 30 minutes.
2. Clean and wash the prawn twice.
3. Heat oil and deep fry the onion till well browned.
4. Add green chilly and tomato.
5. Add ginger garlic paste, Cinnamon, Green cardamoms, Cloves and Bay leaf. Fry well
6. Add Red chilly powder, Turmeric powder, Prawn and salt. (Stir)
7. Add 2 cup of coconut milk, Mint leaf and Coriander leaf. Stir well.
8. Add 1 cup of Basmathi rice.
9. Bring to boil, reduce heat and covered.
10. Stir occasionally. When done 3/4 , add ghee.
11. Mix very gently. Simmer till done and all water evaporates.

Garnish with coriander leaf before serving.