Flavorful Indian Shrimp Biryani Rice
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp Marinade
- 500 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- For the Rice
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
- 4 cups water
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cloves
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp salt
- For the Biryani Layering
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp biryani masala
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/4 cup warm milk mixed with a pinch of saffron (optional)
- Fried onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp and set aside.
- Cook the basmati rice with whole spices until 80% done.
- Fry onions until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes, spices, and marinated shrimp.
- Cook until shrimp turns pink and sauce thickens.
- Layer rice over shrimp mixture.
- Add saffron milk, herbs, and fried onions.
- Cover and cook on low heat (dum) for 10–12 minutes.
- Fluff and serve hot.