Prawns(Shrimp) Dum Biryani

Prawn Biryani is a traditional Indian dish prepared by layering Spices, Shrimp/ Prawn and aromatic Rice. Prawn Biryani is very richly flavored dish and has all the flavors of an authentic Biryani. Its simple dish and you will surely love the taste of this luscious Prawn (Shrimp) Biryani. Biryani is one of the enticing authentic dishes from the Hyderabadi Cuisine which has actually come from the kitchen of the Nawabs and Nizams that truly showcases its richness in food and flavors to make it an expensive delicacy that is served normally during Festive occasions or important Events.

Preparation Time : 10 mins Soaking Time : 30 mins Cooking Time : 40 to 45 mins Serves : 3

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 1 cup

Oil - 2 tbsp

Ghee - 2 tbsp

Onion - 2 large sliced thinly & fried

Green Chili - 2 slit

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp

Chili Powder - 2 tsp

Coriander Powder -1.5 tbsp

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup finely chopped

Mint Leaves - 1/4 cup finely chopped

Garam Masala whole

Saffron a pinch

Warm Milk - 4 tbsp

For Marinating Prawns:

Prawns(Shrimp) - 20 medium size

Chili Powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp

fried onion

Curd / Yogurt - 3 tbsp

Lemon juice -1

Garam Masala Powder - 2 tsp

Method:

Wash and soak Basmati Rice for 30 mins.

for Marination take a bowl add Curd crush the Onion mix all together now add Chili powder,Turmeric powder, Garlic Ginger paste,Garam Masala powder,Lemon juice,Salt & Prawns(Shrimp) .

Mix the Prawns well then marinated for 30 min .

Soak Saffron in warm Milk and set aside.

take a pan by adding Oil 1 tsp then add whole Garam Masala fry for a minute . now add 3 cup of Water bring it to boil by adding Salt to it and when it reached to Boil, add Rice and cook for 7 to 8 mins till the Rice is 95 percent cooked. Drain and set aside.

Heat Ghee and Oil in a Copper Lagan(Handi) in which we are going to make Biryani.

first add Marinated Prawns(Shrimp) on a top add fried Onion 1/2 cup and Oil then layer of cooked Rice repeat the same process by layering the reaming prawns & cooked Rice,Coriander,Mint Leave and the Saffron Milk on the top.

Cover the lid very tightly and put the Lagan(Handi) on very low flame for 10 to 15 mins.

delicious Prawns(Shrimp) Dum Biryani is ready to serve.

Serve it hot with Raita & Shorba.

Wish you a great health!!!