• 2 cups basmati rice
• 20 to 25 prawns shelled
• 2to3 potatoes cubed
• Masala -1
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 tomato chopped
• 1table spoon ginger mince
• 1 tables spoon garlic mince
• Masala-2
• 2 tablespoon poppy seeds
• ½ cup coriander leaves
• ½ cup mint leaves
• 2 green chillies
• Dry masala
• 1tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 1tablespoon cumin powder
• 1tablespoon coriander powder
• 2tablespoon garam masala
• 4to5 cardamom pods
• 4to5 cloves
• 1tablespoon whole black pepper
• bay leaves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• Coconut milk ½ cup

Cook the basmati rice aldente.Spread it gently so that they are not sticky.

Meanwhile heat a heavy bottom pan and add the whole cardamoms, cloves,cinnamon,pepper and bay leaves.

When they start to splutter add the chopped onions.Sauté them and add minced ginger garlic.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook them on low fire till done.Add the dry masala.

Add cubed potatoes and simmer them on low fire till the potatoes are half cooked.Add shrimps and sauté them.

Add ground coriander and mint paste. Sauté them for couple of minute’s .Finally add coconut milk and simmer till the gravy thickens.

In a heavy bottom vessel with a lid,layer the rice and the above curry.Close the lid and simmer on a low fire for 3 to 5 minutes.

Enjoy and serve with raita

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1302 views