Ingredients

• 250g - sooji rava (semolina)
• 1 tbsp - dalda
• 1 tbsp - ghee
• 250g - prawns
• 2 - onions (finely chopped)
• 3 - green chillies, chopped
• 2 tbsp - ginger-garlic paste
• 1 sliced - tomato
• 3 - shallots
• 2 sprigs - curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp - lemon juice
• 1 tbsp - oil
• Salt to taste

How to Make Chemmeen thari biriyani

• In a pan, heat oil and saute onions, chillies, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, cleaned prawns, tomato, turmeric powder, and enough salt, and cook covered.
• Once done, add garam masala and lemon juice.
• In another pan, heat dalda and ghee and add chopped shallots. Pour enough water and salt (about 2 cups of water for 1 cup of semolina), and when the water starts bubbling, add the semolina and cook like upma.
• Once done, mix the prawn masala together and let it set on a very low flame.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.