Prawns Pulao
Ingredients:
2 cups Basmati Rice
(washed and drained)
1 cups Prawns
(washed and deveined)
2 Medium Onions (Chopped)
½ tsp Turmeric
Powder
1 Bay leaf
4 Green Cardamoms
4-5 Black
Peppercorns
3-4 Cloves
1-2 inches of
Cinnamon
4.5 cups Water
3 tbsp Refined Oil
Salt to taste
Green Masala:
1 small bunch
Coriander leaves
6-7 cloves Garlic
1 inch Ginger
2 tsp Cumin seeds
4 green chillies
Method:
Make the green masala by grinding all the masala ingredients in the
mixer. Heat oil in a heavy bottom vessel and Sauté the whole spices. Sauté them
till they splutter and release their flavour. This will take 5-6 seconds. Add
the chopped onions and fry them till they are translucent. Add the turmeric
powder. Now add the washed rice and fry for some time. Add the green masala and
stir, add the prawns and mix again. Add the water and salt to taste. Mix it
thoroughly. Once the water starts boiling and reducing, close the lid. Simmer the
rice on low flame till the rice is done. When the rice is cooked, take it off the
flame and keep it covered for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves
and Serve hot.
