#### **Description** "Craving something spicy and indulgent? 🍤🍚 Try this mouthwatering **Spicy Prawns Biryani** recipe! Juicy prawns cooked in a medley of aromatic spices and layered with fragrant basmati rice—this dish is a guaranteed showstopper! Perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Let the flavors transport you to culinary heaven!"
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#### **Ingredients** - **For Prawns Masala**: - 500g fresh prawns (cleaned and deveined) - 2 tbsp oil - 1 large onion (sliced) - 2 tomatoes (chopped) - 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 cup yogurt - 2 tsp biryani masala - 1 tsp chili powder - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp garam masala - Salt to taste - **For Rice**: - 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes) - 4 cups water - 2 bay leaves - 4 cloves - 2 cardamom pods - 1 cinnamon stick - **For Garnish**: - Fried onions - Fresh coriander and mint leaves - Saffron soaked in warm milk
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#### **Instructions**
1. **Cook the Rice**: - Boil water with bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. - Add soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.
2. **Prepare Prawns Masala**: - Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden. - Add ginger-garlic paste and stir until aromatic. - Mix in tomatoes and cook until soft. - Add turmeric, chili powder, biryani masala, garam masala, and salt. Stir well. - Fold in yogurt and prawns. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until prawns are tender.
3. **Layer the Biryani**: - In a large pot, spread a layer of prawns masala. Add a layer of cooked rice. - Sprinkle fried onions, coriander, mint, and saffron milk. Repeat layering. - Cover tightly and cook on low heat (dum) for 15-20 minutes.
4. **Serve**: - Gently fluff the biryani with a fork. Serve hot with raita or salan.
