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    Prawn Dum Biryani

    Posted on May 29, 2016 · Last Updated on Feb 2, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Prawn Dum Biryani is a flavorful biryani cooked in the traditional dum method by layering prawns and rice along with spices.

    Prawn Dum Biryani Recipe

    Prawn Dum Biryani Recipe | Iral Biriyani with step by step photos. Seafood is my favorite, Born and brought up in Nagercoil we get a lot of fresh fish every day. Prawns are again my favorite however they are high in cholesterol we can have them once in a while.

    I have shared many pilafs and rice varieties in our blog already. But have never shared a dum Biryani. This is the one. When it comes to biryani the authentic way of preparation is the Dum Biryani, only in that the real aroma and flavor comes out. now let’s see how to prepare Prawn Dum Biryani. I am sure this will always be a winner recipe to please everybody at the home.

    Prawn Dum Biryani Recipe

    How to prepare Prawn Dum Biryani

     
      Soak the Basmati Rice in Water for about 25 mins. In a big vessel bring in lots of water to boil, add in the required salt. Once the water comes to boil add in the Soaked Basmati Rice.  
     
       2.      Allow it to cook till the right consistency is reached. Check occasionally if the rice is cooked or not .Once the Rice is 90% Cooked switch off the flame and then strain the water using a strainer. Allow the Basmati Rice to cool before you start cooking.

        3.      In a bowl add in the prawns and add the ingredients one by one give in the “To Marinate” table .Mix everything really well and refrigerate for about 30 mins. Take a pan which you going to prepare biryani in that add in oil and once it heats up add in the Marinated prawns and shallow fry it for about 3 mins in a medium flame.
       4.      Remove the fried prawn and set aside. In the remaining oil add in Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Fennel Leaves, Cardamom fry for a min and then add in sliced onions and green chilli.
        5.      Fry till it becomes golden brown .Remove few fried onion we have to use this while layering the biryani. Then add in chopped tomatoes and cook till it becomes mushy.
       6.      Next add in Ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves and then add in the coriander leaves and Mint Leaves. Then add in Salt, Chilli powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala Powder. Mix everything really well.
        7.      Then add in the Curd/Lemon juice and then mix well till everything blends really well. Then add in the fried prawns and mix well.
        8.      Now set that as a layer on top of the prawn masala add in the 90 %cooked Basmati Rice. In a cup of warm milk dissolve few saffron strands before preparing the biryani. Pour in the saffron milk on top of the rice add in few chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves .Also add in the fried onions. Close the Vessel using a lid.
        9.      Heat a dosa tawa on top of the dosa tawa keep the vessel with biryani layer and keep a heavy vessel on top of the lid and allow it to cook for 15 mins in a very low flame. After 15 mins switch off the stove but do not open the lid. After another half an hour open the vessel and carefully fluff the rice with a fork don’t mix well. Aromatic Prawn Dum Biryani is now ready to be served .Happy Sunday J
    Prawn Dum Biryani Recipe

    Tips

    • Use very good quality Basmati Rice. Soak for about 25-30 mins before you start cooking
    • Clean and Wash the Prawns really well .Don’t forget to de-vein the prawns .As in most supermarkets they might clean the prawns but they will not de-vein it.

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    Prawn Dum Biryani

    Prawn Dum Biryani is a flavorful biryani cooked in the traditional dum method with Prawn.
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time44 mins
    Total Time1 hr 9 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basmati Rice
    • Water as needed
    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 2 Onion
    • 2 Tomato
    • 1 cup Coriander leaves +Mint Leaves
    • 2 Green Chilli
    • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • 1 tsp Chilli powder
    • ½ tsp Coriander powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • ¼ cup Curd or Lemon juice from 1 lemon
    • Salt to taste
    • Saffron a pinch
    • ¼ cup Warm Milk
    • 1 Bay Leaves
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
    • 1 Cardamom
    • 1 inch piece Cinnamon stick

    To Marinate :

    • 250 gms Prawn
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 tsp Chilli powder
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste

    Instructions 

    • Soak the Basmati Rice in Water for about 25 mins. In a big vessel bring in lots of water to boil, add in the required salt. Once the water comes to boil add in the Soaked Basmati Rice.
    • Allow it to cook till the right consistency is reached. Check occasionally if the rice is cooked or not .Once the Rice is 90% Cooked switch off the flame and then strain the water using a strainer. Allow the Basmati Rice to cool before you start cooking.
    • In a bowl add in the prawns and add the ingredients one by one give in the “To Marinate” table .Mix everything really well and refrigerate for about 30 mins. Take a pan which you going to prepare biryani in that add in oil and once it heats up add in the Marinated prawns and shallow fry it for about 3 mins in a medium flame.
    • Remove the fried prawn and set aside. In the remaining oil add in Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Fennel Leaves, Cardamom fry for a min and then add in sliced onions and green chilli.
    • Fry till it becomes golden brown .Remove few fried onion we have to use this while layering the biryani. Then add in chopped tomatoes and cook till it becomes mushy.
    • Next add in Ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves and then add in the coriander leaves and Mint Leaves. Then add in Salt, Chilli powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala Powder. Mix everything really well.
    • Then add in the Curd/Lemon juice and then mix well till everything blends really well. Then add in the fried prawns and mix well.
    • Now set that as a layer on top of the prawn masala add in the 90 %cooked Basmati Rice. In a cup of warm milk dissolve few saffron strands before preparing the biryani. Pour in the saffron milk on top of the rice add in few chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves .Also add in the fried onions. Close the Vessel using a lid.
    • Heat a dosa tawa on top of the dosa tawa keep the vessel with biryani layer and keep a heavy vessel on top of the lid and allow it to cook for 15 mins in a very low flame. After 15 mins switch off the stove but do not open the lid. After another half an hour open the vessel and carefully fluff the rice with a fork don’t mix well. Aromatic Prawn Dum Biryani is now ready to be served .Happy Sunday

    Notes

    • Use very good quality Basmati Rice. Soak for about 25-30 mins before you start cooking
    • Clean and Wash the Prawns really well .Don’t forget to de-vein the prawns .As in most supermarkets they might clean the prawns but they will not de-vein it.
    Keyword Prawn Biryani, Prawn Dum Biryani
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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