Prawns Pulao

Ingredients:

150 gm headless Prawns- shelled, cleaned

250 gm cup Basmati rice

2 Bay leaves

1 chopped Onion 

1/2 tsp Coriander powder

1/2 tsp Red chilly powder

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/2 tsp Ghee

salt to taste

For masala paste:

2 chopped Green chillies 

2 peeled Green cardamoms 

2 Cloves

1/2 tsp Cinnamon pieces

1/2 tsp chopped ginger

Salt to taste

Method: 

Apply salt and turmeric powder to the prawns and keep aside for 25-30 minutes. Grind the masala ingredients with 1-2 tsp of water into fine paste. Heat ghee in pan, add the prawns and saute for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Remove the prawns onto a plate and keep aside. In the same pan, add the bay leaves and cumin seeds, saute until crackles. Add the onions and saute until becomes golden brown in color.  Add rice, ground paste, turmeric, red chilly powder and coriander powder, saute for 2 minutes. Add prawns, salt and the hot water, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer cook for 10-15 minutes until all the water gets evaporated and the rice is cooked. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve it hot.