Ingredients

• 15 to 20 - medium-sized prawns
• 2 cups - basmati rice
• 1.5 cups - mixed vegetables, chopped
• 1 cup - onion, chopped
• 4 to 5 - green chillies, slit lengthwise
• 2 to 3 cloves - garlic
• 1 inch piece - cinnamon stick
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1 tsp - poppy seeds
• 1 tsp - coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp - black cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/2 cup - grated coconut
• 3/4 cup - cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp - lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp - oil/butter

How to Make Prawn Pulao and Tawa Fish Fry

• Marinate prawns with red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt for about 20 minutes.
• Soak the basmati rice in cold water for about 10 minutes.
• Dry roast the poppy seeds and coriander seeds.
• Blend grated coconut, green chillies, garlic cloves, chopped cilantro, poppy seeds and coriander seeds with 2 tbsp of water to make a fine paste.
• Heat oil in a pan. Sputter black cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf with chopped onions and the vegetables and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add prawns and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the coconut paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Mix well and cook covered on medium-low fire for another 3 to 4 mins.
• Add basmati rice to this mixture and add 3 cups of water, salt and cook covered on low fire for 12 to 14 mins.
• Once cooked, add a tbsp of lemon juice and serve hot with a curry.
• Recipe Courtesy: Only Fish Recipes