Kerala Prawn Pulav

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 5 tbsp Oil
• 2 nos Cloves (Grambu)
• 2 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
• 2 nos Onion — finely chopped
• 250 g Prawns Chemmeen
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp Garlic paste
• 2 nos Tomato — finely chopped
• 2 tsp Kashmiri chilly powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• Cumin powder A pinch (Jeerakam)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
• Salt, to taste
• Coriander leaves(finely chopped
• 2 cup Basmathi rice
• 4 cup Hot water
• Salt, to taste
• 11/2 tbsp Ghee
• Yellow color — optional

Preparation

1. Step 1

   To make Prawn Masala:- 1)Pour oil in a Pressure cooker.

2. Step 2

   Add cloves, cardamom & onion cook until the onions become light brown color.

3. Step 3

   Add all other ingredients except coriander leaves.

4. Step 4

   No need to add water.

5. Step 5

   Cover the lid & cook for about 5 minutes on low heat.

6. Step 6

   When it becomes ready, add coriander leaves.

7. Step 7

   To Make Rice:- 1)Heat ghee in a non-stick kadai.

8. Step 8

   Add rice and cook for about 2 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Add hot water and salt.

10. Step 10

    Cover the lid & cook on low heat.

11. Step 11

    For Presentation:- 1)In a plate, make a rice layer followed by a layer of prawn masala.

12. Step 12

    Repeat the same to make for one more layer.

13. Step 13

    Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.