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Indian Shrimp Pulao

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Ingredients
  

  • White Basmati Rice-1 1/2 cups
  • Water-3 Cups
  • Shrimp-1 lb fresh or frozen
  • Ghee or Butter-1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil-2 tbsp
  • Green Cardamom-3 pods
  • Cloves-3
  • Cinnamon-1/2 inch
  • Onion- 1 medium sliced
  • Ginger-1/2 inch crushed
  • Garlic-3 cloves crushed
  • Tomato Puree-1 cup
  • Ground Cumin-1 1/2 tsp
  • Ground Coriander-1 1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder-1 tsp
  • Fresh Coriander-1/2 cup chopped
  • Fresh Mint-1/2 cup chopped
  • Salt- to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak the rice in water for 30 mins.If using frozen Shrimp,defrost and rinse.Keep aside.
  • In a deep pot heat the Ghee and Oil.
  • Add the Cardamom, Cloves and Cinnamon.Let it flavor the oil for about a minute.
  • Add sliced onions.Saute until slightly golden.
  • Add the crushed ginger and garlic.Saute for a minute.
  • Add the ground cumin, ground coriander,red chili and stir on low heat until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato puree and the chopped coriander and mint and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the drained rice, water and salt.Check for seasonings.Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat on low.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • After 10 mins,arrange the Shrimp on top of the rice.Close the lid back and cook for another 5 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot with Raita and Salad!Enjoy!