PRAWN PULAO | SHRIMP PULAO | SPICY SHRIMP PULAO | SIMPLE PRAWN PULAO

Prawn Pulao | Shrimp Pulao | Spicy Shrimp Pulao | Simple Prawn Pulao | Prawns Pulao Recipe | Spicy Prawn Pulao | Prawn Biryani | Jhinga Pulao | Prawns Rice

Ingredients for Prawn Pulao:

For the Prawn mixtuxe-
– Prawns/Shrimp, shelled & deveined- 500 gms. nett
– Ginger garlic paste- 2 tsp
– Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
– Red Chilli powder- 2 tsp
– Coriander powder- 2 tsp
– Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp (Link to our Garam Masala Recipe: https://youtu.be/1trtejl8hwM)
– Salt- 1 tsp
– Chopped coriander leaves- 2 tbsp
– Chopped mint leaves- 2 tbsp
– Juice of 1/2 lemon- 2 tsp

For the Pulao Rice-
– Basmati or long grained rice- 2 cups (around 400 gms)
– Green cardamom- 4
– Cinnamon- 2
– Cloves- 5
– Star Anise- 2
– Bay leaves- 2-3
– Onions sliced- 4 small onions (around 250 gms)
– Ginger garlic paste- 2 tsp
– Green chillies chopped- 2-3
– Coriander powder-1.5 tsp
– Garam masala powder- 1/4 tsp
– Mint leaves- 2 tbsp
– Coriander leaves chopped- 1 tbsp
– Curry leaves chopped (optional)- 1 tbsp
– Salt- 2.5 tsp

– Oil- 2 + 3 tbsp oil
– Ghee- 1 tsp

Preparation:

– Clean & devein the prawns. Wash & leave in a colander for the water to drain.
– Soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins.
– Slice the onions & chop the green chillies, coriander & curry leaves.
– Take out the mint leaves, chop half of it.

Process:
For the prawn mixture-
– Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai or pan & add the prawns.
– Fry it on high heat for around 30 secs till water dries up.
– Add 2 tsp ginger garlic paste, mix & fry for 2 min on medium heat.
– Add the Turmeric, Red Chilli powder, 2 tsp Coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder & 1 tsp salt.
– Mix & fry on low heat for around 2 mins.
– Switch off heat & add 2 tbsp each of chopped coriander leaves & mint leaves. Add juice of 1/2 a lemon (2 tsp) mix & take it out on a plate.

For the Pulao:
– Heat 3 tbsp oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the whole garam masalas. Once it splutters, add the sliced onions & fry on medium heat for around 12 mins till it starts turning brown.
– Add 2 tsp ginger garlic paste & fry on low heat for around 1 min.
– Now add the chopped green chillies & mint leaves & continue to fry on low heat for another minute.
– Add 1.5 tsp coriander powder and add a splash of water to prevent it from burning.
– Fry on low heat for 1 min.
– For 2 cups (400gms) basmati rice, add 700 ml water & let it come to a boil.
– Add 2.5 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp garam masala powder. Mix well.
– Once the water is on a boil add the drained rice, mix well & cook on medium heat for 3-4 mins till the water nearly dries up.
– Add the cooked prawns mixture, chopped coriander & curry leaves. Mix well and cover & cook on low heat for around 10 mins till the rice is cooked. Optionally add 1 tsp of ghee and give a mix.
– Mix and serve

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