PRAWN Biriyani...

Prawn Biriyani is a delicious treat for seafood lovers... Many people hesitate to eat prawns, because of its bad odour.... Even i too hesitate to touch the prawn....nowadays i used to it... moreover i like the taste...thats the only reason... After trying this recipe, you will realise the real taste of it...

 

Ingredients for Seasoning:

Oil- 3tsp

Cooking butter/ghee- 3tsp

Onion- 1(big)

Bay leaf- 3

Star anise- 1

Mint leaves- 10

Green chilli- 3

PRAWNS- 200 gms

Salt- to taste

BASMATHI RICE- 1cup

Ingredients for Grinding:

Fennel seeds- 1tsp

Cinnamon sticks-1

Cardamom- 4

Ginger- 1inch

Garlic- 4 cloves

Mint leaves- 1handfull

Tomatoes- 2

METHOD:

• De-vein the prawns & wash them well....
• Take a pressure cooker & heat 3tsp of oil & ghee.....add bay leaves, star anise...
  
• Then add sliced onions, chili & mint leaves...saute till it turns golden brown...
  
• Meanwhile grind the ingredients mentioned under grinding into fine paste...
  
  
  
  
• Now add the washed prawns & mix well...saute for 3mins(not more than that)
  
• Add the ground paste & salt...mix well....
  
• Now add 1.5 cups of water & soaked basmathi rice into it...
  
• Stir well & bring it to boil.... close the cooker with lid & cook for 7mins(1 or 2 whistles)..
  
• Set aside untill the pressure releases on its own & allowed to cool down.....gently stir to mix well...
  
• Wowwwww.....delicious PRAWN BIRIYANI is ready to serve with onion raitha.....