Amazingly Good Prawn Pulao Recipe

Name: Amazingly Good Prawn Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice (long grain); 600 g headless prawns; 2 medium onions; 3 -5 sprigs fresh coriander leaves; 2 green chilies; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 bay leaves; 2 cloves; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 2 green cardamoms; 2 black cardamom pods; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons coconut milk; salt; 1 tablespoon fresh coconut, for garnishing (scraped)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups basmati rice (long grain)
600 g headless prawns
2 medium onions
3 -5 sprigs fresh coriander leaves
2 green chilies
2 tablespoons oil
2 bay leaves
2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 green cardamoms
2 black cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons coconut milk
salt
1 tablespoon fresh coconut, for garnishing (scraped)

1
Pick, wash and soak rice in 3 cups of water for 30 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Keep aside.
4
Peel, wash and thinly slice onions.
5
Clean and wash the corriander leaves.
6
Wash and slit the green chillies.
7
Shell, de-vein and wash prawns extremely well.
8
Now, heat oil in a thick-bottom pan.
9
Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, green cardamoms and black cardamoms.
10
Stir-fry for a minute.
11
Add onions.
12
Saute until they turn pink.
13
Add 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, lemon juice and green chillies.
14
Bring to a boil.
15
Add rice.
16
After a minute, stir in prawns, salt to taste and coconut milk.
17
Stir till the rice absorbs all the water.
18
Cover with a lid.
19
Cook on low flame till the rice and prawns are fully cooked.
20
Garnish with finely chopped fresh corriander leaves and freshly scraped coconut.
21
Serve hot!

403

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice (long grain), 600 g headless prawns, 2 medium onions, 3 -5 sprigs fresh coriander leaves, and more.

Yes, Amazingly Good Prawn Pulao falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amazingly Good Prawn Pulao

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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