Prawn Biryani

Prawn Biryani

Ingredients:
Prawn (Raw & fresh): 300gms
Rice: 11/2 cups
Fennel seeds: 1/4tsp
Cloves: 2
Cinnamon: 1/2'' piece
Green cardamom: 2
Star anise: 1
Bay leaf: 1
Mint/Pudina: 8-10 leaves
Onion: 1 big
Green chillies: 2-3
Garlic paste: 1tsp
Ginger paste: 1tsp
Turmeric powder: a pinch
Red chilli powder: 1tsp
Coriander powder: 2tsp
Oil: 5tbsp
Salt

Method:
Clean & marinate the prawns in garlic, ginger paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder & salt. Keep aside for half an hour.
In a pressure cooker add 5tbsp of oil, add the fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf & cardamom. Let it crackle.
Cut the onion lengthwise. Make a nick in the green chillies. Add the onion, mint & green chillies. Saute' till the onion becomes golden brown.
Add the rice & salt (amount required for the rice). Saute' till the rice changes slightly opaque. Add 3 cups of water. Mix well. Close with a lid & allow the rice to cook.
When the rice is 3/4th cooked & the water is almost absorbed, add the marinated prawn. Mix well.
Close the pressure cooker & simmer. Put on the weight & allow to cook for 10 minutes.
Take off heat. Rest it for 10 minutes.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves & serve hot with raita.