INDIAN SHRIMP PULAO RECIPE BY SONI SINHA

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There are certain days when you want to spend more time outside the kitchen than inside. For days like those, one pot meals are perfect.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

White Basmati Rice-1½ cups
Water-3 Cups
Shrimp-1 lb (fresh or frozen)
Ghee or Butter-1 tsp
Vegetable Oil-2 tbsp
Green Cardamom-3 pods
Cloves-3
Cinnamon-1/2 inch
Onion- 1 medium sliced
Ginger-1/2 inch crushed
Garlic-3 cloves crushed
Tomato Puree-1 cup
Ground Cumin-1½ tsp
Ground Coriander-1½ tsp
Red Chili Powder-1 tsp
Fresh Coriander-1/2 cup chopped
Fresh Mint-1/2 cup chopped
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Soak the rice in water for 30 mins.If using frozen Shrimp, defrost and rinse.Keep aside.
  • In a deep pot heat the Ghee and Oil.
  • Add the Cardamom, Cloves and Cinnamon. Let it flavor the oil for about a minute.
  • Add sliced onions. Saute until slightly golden.
  • Add the crushed ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute.
  • Add the ground cumin, ground coriander,red chili and stir on low heat until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato puree and the chopped coriander and mint and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the drained rice, water and salt.Check for seasonings. Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat on low.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • After 10 mins, arrange the Shrimp on top of the rice. Close the lid back and cook for another 5 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot with Raita and Salad! Enjoy!

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