Spicy Prawn Biryani
Spicy Prawn Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic dish from South Indian cuisine, perfect for a special occasion or a weekend meal.
Ingredients
- 500g prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon biryani masala
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat ghee in a large pot and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
- Add the prawns, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and biryani masala. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Layer the soaked rice over the prawn mixture in the pot.
- Whisk the yogurt with water and pour it over the rice. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and mint leaves.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, gently fluff it with a fork and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Tight-fitting lid
Tools
Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Spicy Prawn Biryani with raita (yogurt-based condiment) and a side of pickle.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use fresh prawns and adjust the spice level according to your preference.
Cost
$20