Bombay Prawn Biryani

Bombay Prawn Biryani is a fragrant, spiced rice dish featuring succulent prawns simmered with aromatic spices and layered with basmati rice. This delightful dish captures the essence of coastal Indian cuisine, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 150 grams
• Prawns (cleaned and deveined) - 200 grams
• Onion (thinly sliced) - 1 medium
• Tomato (chopped) - 1 medium
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Green chili (slit) - 1
• Biryani masala - 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh mint leaves (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Yogurt - 2 tablespoons
• Cooking oil - 3 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Water - 300 milliliters
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
3. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chili, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften, then mix in the biryani masala, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Stir in the yogurt, lemon juice, chopped coriander, and mint leaves. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
8. In a separate pot, boil 300 milliliters of water. Add the soaked rice and cook until it's 70% done, then drain the rice.
9. Layer the partially cooked rice over the prawn mixture in the pot, sprinkle garam masala on top, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
10. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before gently fluffing up the rice. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 26 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 140 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from prawns, aiding muscle growth and repair.
• Contains spices like turmeric and cumin, known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

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