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Friday, December 10, 2010

Shrimp biriyani....

INGREDIENTS:

Medium sized shrimps  - 1 lb (about 50) deveined.
Tomato - 1, diced.
Curd or yogurt  - 3 tbsp.
Coriander powder  - 1/2 tsp.
Turmeric powder  -1 tsp.
Garam masala  - 1 tsp.
Chili powder - 1 tsp or more as needed.
Ginger and garlic paste  - 1 tbsp.
Allspice  -3 to 4.
Salt to taste.
Ghee  - 4 tbsp.
Rice (basmati)   - 2 cups.
Coriander leaves   - 5 - 6 sprig.

METHOD:
Cook the rice with adequate water.  When its half cooked, strain it.
Heat ghee, fry the ginger garlic paste, add the diced tomatoes, and saute until its soft.  Add the shrimps and the rest of the spices  with little salt.   Fry a little and add curd to it.  Let it simmer and a thick gravy remains.
Stir in the half cooked rice and mix well.  Add little water if needed.  Cover and cook, on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the rice is tender. 
Sprinkle the finely chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves and serve.   

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"

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