Prawn briyani

Prawn Briyani ?  ( இறால் பிரியானி)

Prawns will absolutely be everyone’s favorite. This recipe is must try n for beginners. It can be done in no time.

Ingredients:

For marinating prawns:

• 250 grams prawn, cleaned & deveined
• 1tspn red chilli powder
• 1/2 tspn turmeric powder
• 1/2 tspn salt

For making briyani masala:

• 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 4tblspn coconut oil
• 1cup onion
• 1tblspn ginger garlic paste
• 3 green chillies
• salt to taste
• 3 tomatoes chopped
• mint leaves
• coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup curd
• 1tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder

This the step by step pictorial representation of the recipe:

The prawns should be marinated before preparing briyani. Add the deveined prawns in a bowl with turmeric, salt and red chilli powder and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. 

Wash and soak basmati rice in water. I use brands like INDIA GATE and LAL QILA in home.

Heat coconut oil in a pan and add marinated prawns, let it cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove the prawns and set aside.

In the same oil, add in the onions.

Add the salt and saute for 2-3 minutes till the onions are soft.

Add ginger garlic paste, green chillies and saute well. Add in the tomatoes, coriander and mint leaves.

Add the curd. This will give tangy flavour to your briyani.

Add red chilli, turmeric, cumin and coriander powder.

close the lid and cook for about 10 minutes till the oil seperates. 

Add the fried prawns. Mix well and switch off the flame.

Transfer the prawn masala to a rice cooker. Add basmati rice and water (4 cups). Check for salt and add it accordingly. 

Once it is cooked, Prawn briyani is ready to be served hot with raita.

Try this out and enjoy with your family!!!

NOTES: 

• Prawn briyani can also be cooked in pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
• Water is taken in the ratio of 1:2 ( for 1cup of rice, 2 cups water is used).