CHEMMEN BIRYANI

Preparation Method :

• Mix the prawns with lime juice and a little salt and marinate for about 10 minutes. Wash and drain the water and set aside.
• Heat ghee-oil in a heavy bottomed pan and fry the onions till golden brown.
• Add ginger - garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, chillies with garam masala, salt and the prawns. Fry for about a minute.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for about 2 minutes. Add yogurt, salt with a glass of water and cook.
• When the liquid gets reduced by about 25 percent add rice, chopped coriander and mint, and mix.
• Add little water to 1 inch above the surface of rice. When the water starts to boil, cover and cook on medium flame for about 2 minutes.
• Simmer to low flame for about 20 minutes and cook till the rice is done.
• Top it with ghee, cream. Cover and allow it to stand for 5 minutes and serve hot.