Prawns Pulao

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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.