Sungta Biryani

Sungta Biryani

Sungta Biryani

A fragrant biryani made with succulent prawns, aromatic basmati rice, and a blend of spices, cooked to perfection with a hint of coconut.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

basmati rice 1 cup Basmati rice
Prawn 300 grams Prawn , cleaned and deveined
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
Onion 1 large Onion , thinly sliced
Tomato 2 medium Tomato , chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
water 2 cups Water
cinnamon 1 stick Cinnamon
Clove 3 Clove
cardamom 3 Cardamom , green
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped
Mint 1 handful Mint , chopped
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat ghee in a large pan and add cinnamon, cloves, and cardamoms. Sauté until aromatic.
  3. 3 Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
  6. 6 Mix in turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7 Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink.
  8. 8 Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  9. 9 Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Stir gently to combine.
  10. 10 Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and let it cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  11. 11 Sprinkle garam masala, chopped coriander, and mint leaves over the top.
  12. 12 Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

For extra flavour, use whole spices in the oil first.