Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Prawn Biryani


Ingredients :

  1. Patta, elakki,lavangam and curry leaves - few
  2. ginger garlic paste - 3 Tsp
  3. Green chillies - 12
  4. Onions (Big)- 2, finely chopped
  5. Turmeric powder
  6. Salt - to taste
  7. Prawn - tail less and cleaned
  8. Pudhina/Mint - a handful
  9. Basmati rice - 3 cups


Preparation method :

  1. Add 1 cup of water and pressure cook the prawn for 5 min.

  2. Add 4.5 cups of water to the washed rice and let it cook in an electrical cooker.

  3. Add oil to the pan and add the ingredients above in the same order.

  4. After adding the prawn, reduce the flame and simmer for 15 min till the masala gets to gravy consistency.

  5. Now add the cooked rice onto a aluminium tray and spread well.

  6. Add the prawn gravy over it and DO NOT mix.

  7. Cover the tray with aluminium foil and let it cook in a conventional oven at 325 Degree F for 30 min.

  8. Yummy prawn biryani is ready!