If you’re craving a delicious and aromatic seafood dish that’s easy to prepare, this One Pot Prawn Pulao is the perfect recipe for you! Made with succulent prawns, fragrant basmati rice, and a blend of warming spices, this dish comes together effortlessly in a single pot. It’s an ideal choice for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal. Serve it with a side of raita and pickled onions for a complete, satisfying experience.
Preparation time – 20 minutes
Cook time – 40 minutes
Serves – 4
Ingredients
- 500g prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 250g long-grained basmati rice
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- 2 dried red chillies
- 1 tsp Shahi jeera (cumin seeds)
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ cup thick curd, whisked until smooth
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 green chillies, slit in half
- ¼ cup chopped mint leaves
- ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp kewra water
- 2 tbsp biryani masala
Directions
- Rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and dried red chillies. Let them sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
- Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and Kashmiri red chilli powder. Pour in a splash of hot water and cook until the oil begins to release from the sides. Then, mix in the whisked curd and cook until the masala is thick and fragrant.
- Add the cleaned prawns to the masala and cook for about 10 minutes, until they are almost done. Stir in the chopped mint and coriander leaves.
- Add the soaked rice along with the hot water. Stir gently to combine everything. Cover the pot and cook on the lowest flame for 30 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and lightly fluff the rice with a fork. Drizzle ghee and kewra water over the pulao, then sprinkle biryani masala on top. Cover again and let it sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
- Gently mix one last time and serve hot with a side of cooling raita and crisp onions. Enjoy this delightful One Pot Prawn Pulao with your loved ones!
This One Pot Prawn Pulao is a perfect balance of rich flavors, fragrant spices, and tender prawns, making it a must-try for seafood lovers. Its simplicity and one-pot cooking method make it an excellent choice for home cooks looking to create a delicious, hassle-free meal. Whether you’re preparing it for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress. Try it today, and let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
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