
Prawn Biryani( Shrimps In Aromatic and Flavored Indian Rice)
The recipe Prawn Biryani( Shrimps In Aromatic and Flavored Indian Rice) is ready in around 45 minutes and is definitely a tremendous gluten free and pescatarian option for lovers of Indian food. This recipe makes 4 servings with 279 calories, 7g of protein, and 3g of fat each. For $1.87 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. A mixture of curd/yogurt, ghee required, chilly powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. This recipe from Foodista has 1 fans. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 70%. Try Indian Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani Stir-Fry, Aromatic prawn & cashew curry, and biryani rice or biryani chawal, how to make biryani rice for similar recipes.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
- Health Rating: 24.0
Ingredients
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basmati rice-500g | 4.0 | servings | None |
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cardamom-2 | 4.0 | servings | None |
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chilly powder | 2.0 | teaspoons | None |
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cinnamon-1 | 4.0 | servings | None |
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coriander leaves) | 1.0 | bunch | None |
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garlic cloves-6 to | 7.0 | None | |
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ghee required | 4.0 | servings | None |
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ginger) | 2.0 | None | |
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ginger and garlic paste | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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mace/javitri-very few | 4.0 | servings | None |
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mint leaves) | 1.0 | bunch | None |
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onion big) | 3.0 | None | |
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prawns-500g | 4.0 | servings | None |
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salt | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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star anise-1 | 4.0 | servings | None |
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tomatoes big) | 2.0 | None | |
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turmeric powder | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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curd/yogurt | 122.5 | milliliters | None |
chillys-5) | 4.0 | servings | None |

basmati rice-500g
Qty: 4.0
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Price: None

cardamom-2
Qty: 4.0
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chilly powder
Qty: 2.0
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cinnamon-1
Qty: 4.0
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coriander leaves)
Qty: 1.0
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garlic cloves-6 to
Qty: 7.0
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ghee required
Qty: 4.0
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ginger)
Qty: 2.0
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ginger and garlic paste
Qty: 1.0
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Price: None

mace/javitri-very few
Qty: 4.0
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Price: None

mint leaves)
Qty: 1.0
Metric: bunch
Price: None

onion big)
Qty: 3.0
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Price: None

prawns-500g
Qty: 4.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

salt
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

star anise-1
Qty: 4.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

tomatoes big)
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None

turmeric powder
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

curd/yogurt
Qty: 122.5
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
chillys-5)
Qty: 4.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Marinade the prawns in the above said marination ingredients for at least 2hours( if possible marinade the prawns overnight in the refrigerator for more taste). Soak the basmati rice in water for 1/2 an hour. Take a handful of sliced onions and set aside for garnishing the biryani. In a mixer, grind the ginger-2", garlic-6 and green chilly-5 into a smooth and fine paste.Next heat enough oil or ghee in a pressure cooker, add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, star anise and javitri. Fry until the aroma rises and add the rest of sliced onions.
Ingredients:
- basmati rice
- star anise
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- marinade
- clove
- garlic
- ginger
- onion
- shrimp
- water
- ghee
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- pressure cooker
- blender
Step 2: Saute till the onions turns pink, now add the ground ginger, garlic and green chilly paste and fry until the raw smell leaves.
Ingredients:
- ginger powder
- garlic
- onion
Step 3: Add the tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are mashed. Now add the marinaded prawns along with the marination.
Ingredients:
- tomato
- shrimp
Step 4: Add turmeric powder and season with salt, next add the mint and coriander leaves. Cover the cooker with lid and allow the prawns and gravy to cook for 3mins. Now measure the required water for basmati rice and add it to the gravy. Check the seasoning, bring the gravy to boil and add the soaked basmati rice.
Ingredients:
- turmeric
- basmati rice
- coriander
- seasoning
- shrimp
- gravy
- water
- mint
- salt
Step 5: Mix well and again cover the cooker with lid and cook until the rice is done.
Ingredients:
- rice
Step 6: Garnish with onions and mint leaves.
Ingredients:
- mint
- onion
Step 7: Serve hot with any curry or raita of your choice.
Ingredients:
- raita
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
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Calories | 278.82 kcal | 13.94% |
Fat | 3.39 g | 5.22% |
Saturated Fat | 1.57 g | 9.82% |
Carbohydrates | 56.33 g | 18.78% |
Net Carbohydrates | 51.01 g | 18.55% |
Sugar | 6.91 g | 7.68% |
Cholesterol | 8.15 mg | 2.72% |
Sodium | 534.85 mg | 23.25% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 7.36 g | 14.71% |
Manganese | 1.58 mg | 78.89% |
Vitamin C | 20.19 mg | 24.47% |
Fiber | 5.32 g | 21.29% |
Vitamin A | 1019.46 IU | 20.39% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 20.01% |
Phosphorus | 153.06 mg | 15.31% |
Potassium | 508.9 mg | 14.54% |
Selenium | 9.84 µg | 14.05% |
Copper | 0.28 mg | 13.94% |
Calcium | 136.2 mg | 13.62% |
Iron | 2.22 mg | 12.36% |
Magnesium | 46.2 mg | 11.55% |
Vitamin K | 10.94 µg | 10.42% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.14 mg | 9.16% |
Zinc | 1.34 mg | 8.92% |
Folate | 34.67 µg | 8.67% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.83 mg | 8.33% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14 mg | 8.28% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.61 mg | 8.03% |
Vitamin E | 1.01 mg | 6.71% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.11 µg | 1.89% |