This Shrimp Biryani is flavorful and aromatic. The shrimp is cooked in a spicy masala, then layered with rice and cooked on dum for the perfect taste.
Ingredients:
For shrimp marinade:
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
For biryani masala:
1/2 kg shrimp
3 large onions, finely sliced (250 g)
10 green chilies, crushed to a paste
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp coriander powder
1/3 cup chopped coriander leaves
2 tbsp ghee
Juice of 1 lime
For the rice:
3 cups jeera shaala rice, washed and drained
1 small onion, finely sliced
6 cups boiling water
3 tbsp ghee
To assemble:
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp saffron, ground in 1 tbsp hot water
How to Make:
Step 1 – Marinate shrimp:
Mix shrimp with chili powder, turmeric, salt, and fry lightly in vegetable oil. Set aside.
Step 2 – Make biryani masala:
Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat. Fry the onions until soft and light brown.
Add green chili paste and ginger-garlic paste. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
Add turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, tomatoes, and salt. Cook 1–2 minutes.
Add the shrimp, mix well, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes.
Squeeze in lime juice, add coriander leaves, and adjust salt if needed.
Cook until the masala is thick and coats the back of a spoon.