Shrimp Biryani

Ingredients :

Tail off Shrimp-1 lb

Ginger Garlic paste-1 tablespoon

Green chilis-6 slit

Onions-1 cup thinly sliced

Tomatoes- 3/4 cup Diced

Mint Leaves-1/2 cup chopped

Cilantro-1/2 cup chopped

Kasuri Methi-1 tsp

Beaten Yogurt-1/2 cup

Oil-6 table spoon

Basmathi Rice-2 1/2 cups ( soaked for 1/2 hr )

Water- 4 cups

Red chili powder-1/2 tsp

Garam masala-1 tsp

Coriander powder-1 tsp

Pepper powder-1/2 tsp

Cumin powder-1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Method :

Heat oil in a kadai, add sliced onions, slit green chilis, ginger garlic paste and fry till the oil separates. Now add chopped cilantro and mint and fry for two minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and fry for five minutes. Add all the masala powders and salt and cook for two mins on low flame. Now add the beaten yogurt and mix well. Add shrimp and cook for three to five minutes. Now add water and mix well and let it come to a boil, turn the flame to low and add the soaked basmati rice and gently mix. Let it cook for seven minutes on medium flame. Now turn the flame to medium low, cover the top of the kadai with foil and close the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes or till you see the steam escape on top. Turn off the flame and let it sit for 20 minutes. Now take the lid off and serve with your favorite yogurt raita!