PRAWNS BIRIYANI WITH VEGETABLES

FOR PRAWNS MASALA



1) Prawns-500gms

2) Small onion-10

    Garlic-6

    Ginger-1 piece

    Green chilly-8

    Fennel seeds-1tsp

Grind these ingredients to a fine paste

    Cashew nut-2tbsp

Grind it to a fine paste



6) Carrot, beans, green peas, cauliflower (small pieces)-1cup

7) Coriander leaves (chopped)-2tbsp

8) butter-2tbsp

11) Lemon juice-1tsp

FOR RICE

Cinnamon -2sticks

Cardamom -1

Cloves -4

Lemon juice -1tsp

Salt -to taste

FOR GARNISHING

Cashew nuts - a handful

Raisins - a handful

? Heats 2 tbsp butter in a pan and add onions. They become translucent add ground onion paste, tomato ,vegetables and prawns.saute well.

? When the oil starts separating, add yoghurt, salt coriander leaves and 1 cup water. Close the pan and cook on low flame.

? Add coconut paste and lemon juice.

? When the gravy becomes a thick consistency, remove from fire.



PREPARATION (RICE)

? Add 2tbsp butter and fry all spices and add drained rice and fry for 5minutes.Add 4 cups of water, lemon juice and salt, till all the water is absorbed.



? In an oven proof dish, spread half the masala and place half of the rice over it. Spread the remaining masala and top with the rise.

? Cook in a microwave oven for 5minutes.

? Garnish with fried onions, cashewnuts and raisins.