PRAWNS FRY BIRYANI | PRAWN BIRYANI RECIPE | RESTAURANT STYLE PRAWNS BIRYANI

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Ingredients for Prawns Biryani:

(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)

- Prawns/Shrimp, shelled & deveined- 600-650 gms. nett (1 kg gross with head & shell)
- Basmati or long grained rice- 3 US cup measure or 500 gms

For the Prawn Fry Mix:

- Ginger garlic paste- 2.5 tsp
- Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
- Red Chilli powder- 2.5 tsp
- Coriander powder- 2.5 tsp
- Garam masala powder- 3/4 tsp
- Salt- 1.25 tsp
- Chopped coriander leaves- 3 tbsp
- Chopped mint leaves- 3 tbsp
- Juice of 1/2 lemon- 2 tsp

For cooking the Biryani:

- Green cardamom- 5
- Cinnamon- 3
- Cloves- 6
- Star Anise- 2
- Bay leaves- 3 (cut)
- Onions sliced- 4 medium onions (around 300 gms)
- Ginger garlic paste- 2.5 tsp
- Green chillies cut into 1” pieces- 3-4
- Coriander powder-2 tsp
- Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
- Mint leaves- 3 tbsp
- Coriander leaves chopped- 2 tbsp
- Curry leaves chopped-2 tbsp
- Salt- 2.5 tsp

- Oil- 2 + 3 tbsp oil
- Ghee- 2 tsp

Preparation:

- Clean & devein the prawns. Wash & leave in a colander for the water to drain.
- Soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins.
- Slice the onions & chop the green chillies, coriander & curry leaves.
- Take out the mint leaves, chop half of it.

Process:

For the prawn fry mix-

- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan & add the prawns.
- Fry it on high heat for around 1 min till water dries up.
- Add 2.5 tsp ginger garlic paste, mix & fry for 2 min on medium heat.
- Add the Turmeric, Red Chilli powder, 2.5 tsp Coriander powder, 3/4 tsp garam masala powder & 1.25 tsp salt.
- Mix & fry on low heat for around 2 mins.
- Add 3 tbsp each of chopped coriander leaves & mint leaves, juice of 1/2 a lemon (2 tsp) , switch off heat. Give a mix & take it out on a plate.

For the Biryani:

- Heat 3-4 tbsp oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the whole garam masalas. Once it splutters, add the sliced onions & fry on medium heat for around 10-12 mins till it starts turning brown.
- Add 2.5 tsp ginger garlic paste & fry on low heat for around 2 mins.
- Now add the cut green chillies & mint leaves & continue to fry on low heat for another minute.
- Add 2 tsp coriander powder and add a splash of water to prevent it from burning.
- Fry on low heat for 1 min.
- For 3 US cups (500 gms) basmati rice, add 4.5 US cups (1000 ml) water & let it come to a boil.
- Add 2.5 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp garam masala powder. Mix well.
- Once the water is on a boil add the drained rice, mix well & cook on medium heat for around 4-5 mins till the water nearly dries up.
- Add the cooked prawns mixture, chopped coriander & curry leaves. Mix well and cover & cook on low heat for around 10 mins till the rice is cooked. You can remove the lid and give a mix once in between. Optionally add 1 tsp of ghee and give a mix.
- Mix and serve










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