PRAWN & MINT PULAO

Written by Maya Shetty in FOOD, PRAWNS/SHRIMP/LOBSTER, SEA FOOD BIRYANI, SEA FOOD DISHES, SEAFOOD

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PRAWN & MINT PULAO

Its raining outside, after a week of almost summer heat…felt like an aromatic spicy dish, what better than the Prawn Mint Pulao, which is quick & easy & satisfying too.The mint & the spices bring out the aroma in the appetizing Prawn Pulav. Enjoy.

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PRAWN & MINT PULAO

Recipe by Maya Shetty

Course: FOOD, PRAWNS/SHRIMP/LOBSTER, SEA FOOD BIRYANI, SEA FOOD DISHES, SEAFOOD

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Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

kcal

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

20 medium 20 /large ones Prawns
2 cups 2 Basmathi rice
Mint leaves– a bunch/5 twigs
2 2 Onions-(medium size)
2 tsp 2 Oil
1 tsp 1 Ghee-(optional)
1 1 ″ Cinnamon
3 3 Cardamom
1 1 Bay leaf
1/4 tsp 1/4 Turmeric powder
1 tsp 1 Garam masala powder
2 cups 2 Coconut milk
Salt- to taste
To Grind:
5 5 Green chillies
3 tsp 3 Coconut shredded
2 tsp 2 Ginger garlic paste
Mint leaves

Directions

Clean the rice & soak it in water for 10 minutes, drain water & set aside.
In a wok, heat oil & ghee ,when its warm add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom & bay leaves.When they splutter add the finely sliced Onions & saute it for a few minutes.
Add Turmeric powder, garam masala powder & the cleaned prawns to the above Onion mix & saute it for a while till prawns turn soft, now add the ground paste with little water to the prawn mix & allow it to cook for 10 minutes with lid closed after adding salt to taste.
Finally add the rice to the above mix, making sure all the ingredients are blended in with the rice.
Add 2-3 cups of coconut milk to the rice & pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Serve hot with Raitha.