Prawn Pilao
Prawn Pilao
Ingredients:
- Rice 2 cups
- Prawns (shelled and de-veined) 25 - 30
- Chopped garlic 7-8 cloves
- Red chilli powder 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder 1 tsp
- Chopped onion 2 medium
- Cloves 5
- Cinnamon 2 sticks
- Green cardamoms 2-3 small
- Coconut (grated) 2 tbsp
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
Method:
- Cook the prawns in a little water with half amount chilli powder and turmeric powder and salt till it changes color. Keep aside.Heat oil. Add chopped onion, garlic, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and sauté till onion becomes transparent. Then add the soaked rice and sauté for 2 minutes.Add remaining chilli and turmeric powder along with 4 cups of water and salt to taste. Let it cook on a low flame till the water is almost absorbed, stirring constantly to avoid burning.Add the grated coconut and the cooked prawns and mix well. Remove from heat after 2-3 minutes when rice is done. Serve hot.
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