Prawn Biryani Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings6
CuisineCourse
Speciality, , , , Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Basmati rice3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Water6 Cup (96 tbs) (to cook rice)
 Petite shrimp1⁄2 Pound
 Tomatoes3 Medium
 Cashews6 , chopped
 Cilantro sprigs4
 Mint sprig3
 Yogurt3 Tablespoon
 Onions1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Green chillies3
 Ginger garlic paste2 Teaspoon
 Dhaniya powder2 Teaspoon
 Garam masala powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Chilly powder To Taste
 Seasoning To Taste
 Bay leaves4
 Cloves6
 Cinnamon sticks3 Medium
 Ghee2 Teaspoon
 Star anise2
 Nutmeg2 Small

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 570 Calories from Fat 116

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14 g21.1%

Saturated Fat 6.5 g32.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 62.9 mg21%

Sodium 230.2 mg9.6%

Total Carbohydrates 94 g31.2%

Dietary Fiber 7.7 g30.9%

Sugars 8.5 g

Protein 19 g37.2%

Vitamin A 18.3% Vitamin C 40.1%

Calcium 14.7% Iron 22%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

De-tail, wash & clean shrimp well.

Blend & puree tomatoes, cilantro, mint, yogurt, cashews, green chillies in a blender into a smooth paste. Marinade shrimp in this paste for at least 2 hours.

Heat 3 tbs oil & 2 tsps ghee in a deep skillet. Add Bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, nutmeg, onions & ginger garlic paste. Saute until onions turn golden brown.

Add the marinated mixture & fry well until shrimp becomes small & rounded. Add dhaniya powder, garam masala powder, salt & chilly powder. Mix well & cook until water evaporates from the mixture.

Add Basmati Rice & mix well. Add 6 cups water & cook until rice is done.

Serve Hot.

Comments

Shanthi_baby profile page

Shanthi_baby says :

Much appreciated...Looking forward to more of your recipes....
Posted on: 25 August 2007 - 2:37pm
Shanthi_baby profile page

Shanthi_baby says :

Thank you very much or sharing the recipe.....
Posted on: 25 August 2007 - 2:36pm
Snigdha profile page

Snigdha says :

Oh yea sure you can replace petite with tiger prawns
Posted on: 14 August 2007 - 8:21pm
kaycee profile page

kaycee says :

YUmmy...I like !!! But I have a question, is it ok to replace the petite prawns with tiger prawns ?
Posted on: 13 August 2007 - 11:11am
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