Shrimp Biriyani

Ingredients:
Basmati rice
Ghee
Shrimp
Oil
Cloves
Black cardamom
Javetri(mace)
Turmeric
Bay leaf
Cinnamon stick
Ginger garlic paste
Green chillies
Mint 
Onion
Saffron
Little orange colour (kesar powder mixed in water)
Coriander powder,
Chilli powder,
Garam masala
Yogurt


Marinate Shrimp with
       turmeric powder,chilli powder,coriander powder,salt &oil.( marinate for 45 mintues).

Method:


Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.
Add little oil,salt,bay leaf and cinnamon stick to the rice and cook till it is 90% done.When it is done keep it aside.
In a dutch oven/deep pan add little oil and ghee.
Fry the marinated shrimp and keep it aside.
To the left over oil add bay leaf,cinnamon stick,cloves,black cardamom,javetri(mace) ,ginger garlic paste,sliced green chilies and onions. Fry the onions till they turn light brown. Once the onions turns light brown add yogurt,mint leaves and the fried shrimp.Check for salt. Add cooked rice.Sprinkle little saffron and  colour on top.Cover the dutch oven with the lid.Leave it for 3 minutes under low flame.Serve it with raita.

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