Shrimp(Prawn) Biryani

Ingredients:
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* Shrimps(Prawns) - 1 lbs
* Ghee - 2 tbsp
* Oil - 2 tbsp
* Onions - 2 no
* Green Chillies - 2 no
* Tomatoes -2 no
* Lemon - 2 nos
* Salt - As reqd
* Coriander leaves - As reqd
* Chilly powder - As reqd
* Coriander powder - 1 tsp
* Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
* Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tbsp
* Curd - 1/2 cup
* Cloves - 3 nos
* Cinnamon - 1" piece
* Cardamom - 2
* Bay leaf - 1 no
* Star anise - 1
* Basmati rice - 2 cups


Method:
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* Devein the shrimps and clean.

* Now add 2 tbsp of lemon juice and salt to shrimps.

* Add 1 tsp of chilly powder, 1/2 tsp of coriander powder, 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste and curd.

* Evenly coat shrimps with the mixture and marinate for 30 min.

* Heat ghee(optional) and oil in a thick bottomed pan.

* Add cinnamon,cardamom,bay leaf,star anise and cloves and fry for min on medium heat.

* Now add onions(finely chopped),green chillies(finely chopped) and fry till onion turns golden brown.

* Add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2 - 3 mins,til the smell of fresh ginger garlic comes out.

* Now add the remaining chilly powder, coriander powder and fry for another minute.

* Add the chopped coriander leaves and fry for another minute.

* Now add shrimp to this and let it cook, until the shrimp starts to change color.

* Now you can add rice and fry for an minute.

* Now add 2 1/2 cups of water and salt.

* Now cook til the rice is done.

* If there is excess liquid ,keep the dish on stove top uncovered for few min.

* Serve with raita.

* Enjoy :-)