Biryani is LOVE. No one can disagree that Biryani is a dish that they like. Biryanis come in a variety of flavors and can be made with chicken, beef, prawns, fish, or even vegetables. Prawn Biryani is a delicate and delectable meal that will have you asking for more.

A must-try biryani dish includes prawns cooked with fragrant spices and coconut milk. Cook this dish for a special lunch or supper. It’s easy to make and incredibly tasty.

A step-by-step recipe for making aromatic and tasty prawn biryani using simple ingredients which is super simple and easy. Enjoy this biryani with family and friends over the holidays or on weekends. Because the spice level is modest, this dish is also suitable for children.

Prawn Biryani

A step-by-step recipe for making aromatic and tasty prawn biryani using simple ingredients which is super simple and easy.

Servings 5

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Ingredients

For Making Coconut Milk

1 pc coconut grated (medium)
1 cup water

For Prawn Biryani

500 gm prawn
3 cups polao rice
1/2 cup oil
1 cup onion chopped/sliced
2 tbsp onion paste
1 tbsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
2-1 pcs bay leaves
2-1 pcs cinnamon
3-4 pcs cardamom
7-8 pcs black pepper
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/3 cup sour yogurt
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
8 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
raisins as needed
10-15 pcs cashew nuts divided in half
5-6 pcs green chili

Instructions

Making The Coconut Milk:

In a mixing bowl take 1 cup of grated coconut.
Add 1 cup of water and mix coconut well with water.
Remove the coconut from the water by squeezing it well.
In a separate bowl, strain the water. Your coconut milk is ready.

Cook Prawn Biryani:

Soak rice in the water for 10 mins.
In a pan, add 1/2 cup of oil and start heating. Add 1 cup of chopped onion. Stir until it turns slightly brown.
Add 2 tbsp onion paste. Stir until the raw smell disappears.
Add salt and red chili powder. Stir well.
Add a little bit of water. Stir until the oil separates.
When oil separates, add prawns which are washed and cut properly.
Mix well. Keep stirring for 2-3 mins. Add a little bit of water during the process.
Close the lid and cook for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Open the lid and cook until the water is dry. Remove the prawns from the pan, not the gravy.
Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper to the gravy. Stir for 1-2 mins.
Add garlic paste, and ginger paste and stir very well for some time. Add a little water in the process if needed.
Add 1/3 cup of sour yogurt. Sour yogurt should be well broken before adding so that it mixes well with spices.
Add salt, and sugar and keep stirring until oil separates.
Wash, drain, and add rice to the gravy.
Give a good mix and fry for 3-4 minutes.
Add 6 cups of hot water. Give a mix.
Add 1 cup of coconut milk which we previously made.
Stir and close the lid. Cook for 5 mins.
Add raisins, and cashew nuts. Mix and close the lid. Cook for 3-4 mins.
When the water is reduced a bit add the cooked prawns. Give a good mix.
Add green chili. Mix a bit, and close the lid.
Cook on low heat for 15-20 mins.
Mix and keep it under low heat for another 10 mins.
Best served hot!