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Spicy Shrimp Biryani

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 30 minsTotal Time1 hr 50 mins

Shrimp biryani is a flavorful made using shrimp and basmati rice. Make and serve this biryani on holidays or weekends and enjoy with family and friends.

 2 cups basmati rice
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 2 medium onion, finely sliced
 2 medium onion, finely chopped
 1 lbs. shrimp, peeled, raw, de-shelled & de-veined
 2 tablespoons tomato paste
 4 cloves garlic, crushed
 1 cup fresh dill or 50 g, finely chopped
 3 tablespoons curry powder
 2 cinnamon sticks
 5 whole cardamom pods
 3 cubes Chicken Bouillon
 1/2 cup water, hot
 2 cups coriander leaves, roughly chopped
 6 cups water
 2 tablespoons ghee
 1 tablespoon saffron, powder
 pinch of salt
 pinch of ground pepper
1

Wash and Soak rice in cold water and set aside for 30 min.

2

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil, fry sliced onions till golden brown, remove and set aside.

3

In the same pot on medium high heat fry chopped onions till golden, add shrimp and sauté till pink (about 4-5 minutes), add tomato paste, Garlic, Dill, Spices, Cinnamon sticks, Cardamom pods, Chicken Bouillon , and Water and bring to a simmer. Add chopped fresh coriander leaves and remove from pot and set aside.

4

In the same pot, bring to boil 6 cups of water, place rice and cook until rice is 3/4 cooked ).

5

Drain rice in a colander and discard excess water.

6

Melt Ghee on the bottom of the same pot; add a layer of strained rice, followed by a layer of shrimp and onion mixture and a sprinkle of Saffron powder. Follow this step until all the rice and shrimp sauce is used.

7

Steam rice and shrimp on med-low heat until rice is fully cooked (about 20 minutes).

8

Gently fluff cooked rice ensuring even distribution of rice and shrimp.

9

Serve on a large plate, and garnished with fried sliced onions.

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