Prawn Pulao

 Certainly! Here's a recipe for prawn pulao:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 pound (450g) large prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, slit
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves
• 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Instructions:

1. 1. Wash the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.

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3. 2. Heat ghee or vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.

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5. 3. Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter for a few seconds.

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7. 4. Add sliced onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

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9. 5. Add the ginger-garlic paste to the pan and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.

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11. 6. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chili to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes soften and turn mushy.

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13. 7. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well to combine the spices with the onion-tomato mixture.

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15. 8. Add the cleaned prawns to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are partially cooked.

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17. 9. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice to the pan. Stir gently to coat the rice with the spices and mix well with the prawns.

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19. 10. Add water to the pan, using a 1:2 ratio of rice to water. For 1 cup of rice, add 2 cups of water. Adjust the amount of water according to the package instructions for your specific rice.

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21. 11. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

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23. 12. Once the rice is cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, fluff the rice gently with a fork.

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25. 13. Sprinkle garam masala and chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves over the pulao and give it a final stir.

Your delicious prawn pulao is now ready to be served! It makes a satisfying and flavorful one-pot meal. Serve it hot with raita (yogurt dip) or a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy!