PRAWN BIRYANI

Ingredients 

• 1.15 lb Prawn, cleaned & deveined
• 1½ cup Basmati Rice, soaked for 30 minutes
• 2 Onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tomato, chopped
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 Star Anise
• 3 Cinnamon Stick, small
• 3 Cloves
• 1 Javitri
• 3 Cardamom
• 1 Kalpasi
• 3 Green Chili
• 2 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1½ tsp Coriander Powder
• 1½ tsp Biryani Masala
• Salt, as needed
• ½ cup Mint Leaves
• ½ cup Coriander Leaves
• 3 cups Water
• ¼ cup Oil

Instructions 

To Prepare Prawn Biryani

1. In a wide bottom pan with medium heat, pour oil, add bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, javitri, cardamom, kalpasi, green chili, and saute until it turns aromatic
2. Add the thinly sliced onion and saute until it turns soft
3. Now add the ginger-garlic paste and saute until the raw aroma leaves
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute until it turns mushy
5. Now add the turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, biryani masala, and salt and combine everything well
6. Add ¼ cup of mint and coriander leaves and give a nice mix
7. Now add the cleaned and deveined prawns and mix well. Allow it to cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the prawns turns soft
8. Add the basmati rice and 3 cups of water and give a nice mix. Allow the rice to cook 70%
9. Now add the remaining ¼ cup of coriander and mint leaves and simmer the heat to medium-low heat
10. Close the pan with the lid and cook it for about 15 minutes
11. Switch off the stove and allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then open the lid
12. Fluff the rice gently and now the prawn biryani should be ready for you to taste and enjoy

To Serve

• Seve the delicious Prawn biryani with spicy brinjal gravy, dalcha, raita, or any non-veg curry