Green Prawn Pulao

Green Prawn Pulao

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of Basmati rice (washed and drained)
• 1 cup of prawns (medium) (dressed & washed)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sha-jeera
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

To grind Spices:

• 3-4 green chilies
• 2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
• 8-10 peppercorns
• 5-6 cloves
• 1’inch cinnamon

Preparation:

1. Marinate the prawns with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder and keep aside for 15-20 min.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, shallow fry the prawns but do not let them harden, keep aside.
3. Heat 2 tablespoon of oil an sauté sha-jeera. 
4. Then add the ground masala and fry till the oil separates.
5. Then add the washed rice and fry for 2 min, add one and a half cups water & salt and mix it well.
6. When the water boils reduce the flame and cook the rice on shim till done.
7. Fluff up the rice with a fork and mix fried prawns and sprinkle some of the oil used for frying prawns on the rice. 
8. Cover and shimmer for 5 min.
9. Enjoy the Prawn Pulao.