Shrimp Biriyani

The first thing that comes to our mind when we hear the word Biriyani is the chicken Biriyani or mutton biriyani or veg biriyani. Shrimp biriyani is a less common version. But it is very unique in that it is a very light flavorful dish that once tasted will make you want more.

Serves for four

INGREDIENTS:

• Shrimp- medium sized and cleaned -25 in number
• Basmati rice - 2 cups
• Medium sized onions- 2 finely chopped
• Medium sized tomatoes- 1 cubed
• Ginger-garlic paste- two tablespoons
• Green chillies-3 finely chopped
• Turmeric powder- 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder- 2 teaspoons
• Salt to taste
• Biriyani masala powder- 1/2 tablespoon
• Garam masala -1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon
• Mint and coriander leaves finely chopped -3 tablespoons
• Cashews and Raisins for garnish

How to Prepare:

Step 1: Rice preparation
Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes . Drain it completely . Heat ghee in a pan and saute spices till done. Add the rice and salt and saute well. Add 2 cups water and cook till rice is done. Keep aside.

Step 2: Masala
Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and saute till it splutters. Add onions and saute till it becomes brown. add ginger garlic paste and saute till it is cooked. Add green chillies and cook well. Add tomatoes and cook till done. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well . Add shrimp . Add garam masala and enough water , cover and cook till shrimp is cooked and gravy is thickened.Add mint and coriander leaves .(If you like fried prawns, you can make the masala as given , and then add the fried prawns)

Step 3: Biriyani serving
In a large serving dish layer rice first then the biriyani masala , Repeat till it is done. Garnish with cashews and raisins.