Mar 12 2008
Prawns Biryani
Things at home and work are going at such a rapid pace, that I am not even getting time to have a nice cuppa and be five minutes on my own. I love blogging and would love to read about dear fellow bloggers’ wonderful creations.
Never was I so tied up that I haven’t had any decent time to enjoy reading and blogging.
My new novels were left unturned, my cooking magazines are still at my bedside and my drafts are piling up.
I am relying on my one pot dishes more often then I imagined with my time being spent elsewhere. Yesterday I made Palak Parathas which were just a melt in the mouth with a tinkling taste of spice, Today I dished up this Prawns biryani, which also went so well that I turn to this comfort dish every now and then.
Prawns: fresh ones
Ginger garlic paste: 2 tbsp
Onion : 2
Chillies: 4
Garam masala: 1 tbsp
Coriander powder: 1 tbsp
Bay leaves: 2
Cinnamon stick: 1
Cardemom : 2
Cloves: 2
Cashewnuts: 10 to 12
Basmati Rice: 3 cups
Chilli powder
Turmeric
Take oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, and fry bayleaves, cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms for couple of mins, then add I onion and chillies and fry until the onions are golden in color, then add the masalas, prawns, chilli powder, turmeric and salt and cook for 10 min. No need to add water at this time.
Now add rice and mix it well and add 3 and ½ to 4 glasses of water and close it with a lid.
Try to cook in medium heat so that the rice at the bottom of the vessel doesn’t get burnt.
Garnish with fried cashewnuts, coriander leaves and onions. Serve on its own or with any raitha.
I saw a Shrimp biryani today and now it’s Prawn;s turn!:D
Are they one and the same? I don’t much about seafood. Looks delicious though. I am off for a break too. Take care!:)
Dearest asha!!
shrimps and prawns are different and they taste different as well.
Hope u are enjoying your break!!
How funny! I made this three days ago because there was nothing in the fridge apart from prawns! Perfect comfort food for weekday evenings.
How very true!! Sometimes simplest things make a lot of difference!!
Sorry still haven’t checked your version, will do it right away
Hmm…. why do I feel that you are chanting the same old saga which I was and still am. I guess work does over take a lot of things sometimes.
Good to see you in action. 
Coffee!! Its sometimes so hard to keep up on things and hope u have recovered!!
The biryani looks really delicious..Will have to try
Dearest Divya
Do give it a try and I am sure you won’t be disappointed
hey that looks yummy…u changed your template???
Oops i did it again!! do u like it??
i could’nt spot the difference between prawns and cashews..looks perfect..
Thank you lavs!!
Oh i love this prawn biriyani.
Looks so delicious. Is there any left overs.
I see that you have changed your header
U guessed it right sweetie, i cannot keep a thing for long!! ooops except for a hubby!! he he!!
thanks
I am on a biryani trip! and this looks great!
Meets
Hope you biryani trip was pleaseant with our wonderful creations!!
thanks
beautiful looking dish …..we love prawns and biryani….this one is a must try ….
Hi Nupur
I am still alive dear!!! Gosh missed you all and do give it a try, it will work wonders on a dull day
Me too Mallika! I too had prepared this a week ago, and these pictures are making me miss it too much! Lovely pictures Padmaja!
Mona
Very true, some dishes we really miss them.
thank you my dear
padma, its been quite sometime since i you posted new recipe. hope everything is fine at ur end. hugs to u girl
Hi Sups!!
I know I think i am walking on thin ice these days, don’t know when I will take a plunge!!
Can’t wait to get into my usual routine. Miss you all so much