Prawn Biryani Recipe

Name: Prawn Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 300 g medium-sized prawns, shelled and washed; 200 g frozen mixed vegetables; 500 g basmati rice, washed and soaked (long grain); 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced; 1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 4 -6 tablespoons oil; ¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt, beaten; 4 -6 potatoes, pieces deep fried; ½ cup onion, crisp fried; 1 teaspoon green food coloring, dissolved in; ¼ cup milk; 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped; 1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; green chili, to taste; ¾ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 6 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried kasuri methi, crumbled between the palms of your hands; 5 cloves; 15 black peppercorns; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; salt

Servings: persons

300 g medium-sized prawns, shelled and washed
200 g frozen mixed vegetables
500 g basmati rice, washed and soaked (long grain)
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
4 -6 tablespoons oil
¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt, beaten
4 -6 potatoes, pieces deep fried
½ cup onion, crisp fried
1 teaspoon green food coloring, dissolved in
¼ cup milk
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
green chili, to taste
¾ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried kasuri methi, crumbled between the palms of your hands
5 cloves
15 black peppercorns
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cumin seed
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
salt

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["Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.", "Fry the sliced onion till it turns pink in colour.", "Add chopped tomatoes.", "Cook till tender.", "Grind together all the ingredients mentioned under""To be ground to a paste"".", "Add the ground masala paste.", "Fry for 2 minutes.", "Add prawns and vegetables.", "Mix well.", "Stir in yoghurt and cook on simmer for 5 minutes until the prawns are done.", "Keep aside.", "Parboil rice until half cooked in boiling salted water.", "Drain water completely.", "Place potatoes on top of the prawn masala.", "Spread the par boiled rice over this.", "Mix green food colour with milk in a bowl.", "Sprinkle this on top of the rice.", "Spread a thin layer of crisp onion on top.", "Close lid to cover tightly.", "Cook on simmer for 20 minutes.", "Serve hot with yoghurt raita and salad by the side.", "Enjoy this hearty lunch with a happy smile!"]

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g medium-sized prawns, shelled and washed, 200 g frozen mixed vegetables, 500 g basmati rice, washed and soaked (long grain), 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Prawn Biryani 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.

Prawn Biryani

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