TASTY PRAWN BIRYANI

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For some people Biryani is just another dish.But for most of the people like us it's an emotion.It plays a major role in most of the occasion in our lives.So here is a recipe made of various species to specie up your life.

 

INGREDIENTS:

      Note:(1 cup = 240ML)

  • Basmati rice   -  1 1/2 cups
  • prawns           -  1/2 kg
  • Biryani Masala powder - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
  • Fried onions     - 1/3 cup
  • Coriander leaves - 4 tbsps (finely chopped)
  • Mint leaves - 4 tbsps (finely chopped)
  • Oil or Ghee - 4 tbsps

Marination for prawns:

  • Ginger Garlic Paste  - 1 1/4 tbsp
  • Turmeric     - 1/4tbsp
  • Green Chilles slit - 1 to 2
  • Fresh Curd - 2/3 cup
  • Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
  • Red Chilli Powder - 1 to 2 tbsp
  • Biryani Masala Powder - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
  • Cardamom Powder - 1/4 to 1/2 tbsp
  • Salt - 3/4 tbsp
  • Biryani Spices - 1 packet

Fried onions for prawns biryani:

  • Slice onion thinly, seperate the layers and set aside.
  • Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan.
  • Fry the sliced onions until it get golden brown.

Marniation for prawns biryani:

 

  • Add curd,salt,turmeric,chilli powder,biryani or garam masala powder, cardamom powder,green chilli,ginger garlic paste &lemon juice to a mixing bowl.
  • Mix well &taste this.If needed add more salt or spice.
  • Next add in chicken &marinate for 2hours to overnight for best results.
  • overnight marination in fridge yields best soft succulent prawns.        










cooking rice for prawns biryani:

  • wash rice till the water runs clear.Soak for 30 minutes.Drain&set aside.
  • Heat 6 to 7 cups water in a pot.Add 1 tbsp oil,whole species &salt.
  • Taste this.The water has to be slightly salty.
  • Boil water rapidly for 5 minutes to release the aroma pf species.
  • Add rice&cook till it is 3\4 or 75% done.
  • The center of the rice must be still slightly uncooked.
  • Do not make the rice mushy.Drain off to a colander

Preparation for prawns Biryani:

  • While the rice cooks,transfer marinated chicken to a heavy bottom casserole or non-stick pan.
  • Add oil,1\2 of the fried onions,mint&coriander leaves.Mix&spread chicken in a single even layer.
  • Layer the cooked rice evenly,sprinkle fried onions,mint&coriander leaves over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle 1\4 tbsp masala powder.Pour the saffron milk all over &then ghee.

Prawns Biryani preparation:

  • Place this over a thick hot pan.Set the flame to medium high such that the flame reaches all over the diameter of the casserole.Cook this way for exactly 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the flame to lowest.cook for exactly 15 minutes.off the flame.Rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Garnish biryani with fresh chopped coriander leaves &serve with raita.






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