One Pot Coconut Rice With Prawns Topped With Carame

Name: One Pot Coconut Rice With Prawns Topped With Caramelized Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9/16 pound prawns shelled and deveined; 1 1/3 cups basmati rice or any long grain rice, washed and soaked for 15 -20 minutes and drained; 1 7/8 cups coconut milk + water; 2 red chillies; 3 cardamom; 4 cloves; 1 inch cinnamon stick; sugar as per taste; salt as per taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 onion large, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; salt; 1 teaspoon oil

Servings: persons

9/16 pound prawns shelled and deveined
1 1/3 cups basmati rice or any long grain rice, washed and soaked for 15 -20 minutes and drained
1 7/8 cups coconut milk + water
2 red chillies
3 cardamom
4 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
sugar as per taste
salt as per taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
1 onion large, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt
1 teaspoon oil

1
Heat a little oil in a heavy bottomed pot.
2
Add the chillies, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and saute on medium heat until you get a nice aroma of the spices.
3
Now add the prawns and stir, do not over fry the prawns they lose the softness and become rubbery. And as soon as the prawns change colour add in the rice.
4
Stir well and add the coconut milk, salt and sugar and bring it boil then reduce the heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes.
5
Switch off the flame and fluff it up with a fork or give a stir to separate the rice grains and keep covered and let it cook in its own steam for another 5 mins.
6
Caramelized red onion: For the onions, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan.
7
Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with the oil. Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally.
8
After 5-7 minutes, sprinkle some salt and sugar over the onions to help with the caramelization process.
9
Let cook on low to medium heat, stirring every few minutes.
10
Notes: For veggie option, you can skip the prawns and use paneer (cottage cheese) or simply toss in some raisins and nuts.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9/16 pound prawns shelled and deveined, 1 1/3 cups basmati rice or any long grain rice, washed and soaked for 15 -20 minutes and drained, 1 7/8 cups coconut milk + water, 2 red chillies, and more.

Yes, One Pot Coconut Rice With Prawns Topped With Caramelized Onion 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.

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One Pot Coconut Rice With Prawns Topped With Caramelized Onion

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