Prawn Pulao

15 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 300 g shelled and de-veined prawns
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked in water for 2 hours
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 onions, washed,peeled and sliced
  • salt
  • 1 medium potato, deep fried and quartered
  • Masala
  • 3/4 cup coriander leaves, washed and chopped
  • 4 -5 green chilies, washed and chopped
  • 4 -5 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 small onion, peeled,washed and chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Grind all the ingredients mentioned under'masala' to a fine paste and keep aside.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a skillet.
  3. 3
    Saute onion in it until golden brown.
  4. 4
    Add tomato, stir-fry and cook till soft.
  5. 5
    Add the ground masala paste and saute for 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Then add the turmeric and coconut milk powders and mix well.
  7. 7
    Next, add the prawns and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
  8. 8
    Add salt to taste and 3 cups of water.
  9. 9
    Stir once, and then bring to a boil.
  10. 10
    Strain the rice and add it to the pot.
  11. 11
    Cook the rice, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12
    Add the deep fried potato quarters.
  13. 13
    Cover with a tight lid and cook on simmer for 10 minutes until all the water has been absorbed by the rice.
  14. 14
    Fluff with a fork.
  15. 15
    Serve with vegetables, raita and papads for a complete meal!

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