How long does Coconut Prawn Pulao take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Coconut Prawn Pulao serve?

5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Coconut Prawn Pulao spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Coconut Prawn Pulao?

½ cup Prawns, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 2 cup Basmati Rice, 1 cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, 10 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Prawn Pulao?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Coconut Prawn Pulao?

About 420 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Coconut Prawn Pulao

Name: Coconut Prawn Pulao
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Goan
Ingredients: 2 cup Basmati Rice; 10 Cashew (half); 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 inch Cinnamon; 5 Cloves; 10 Black Peppercorns; 4 Green Cardamom; 1 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ cup Prawns; ½ cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Coconut Milk; 3 cup Water; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Lemon Juice

40 min
mild
Serves 5

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Prawn Pulao, Goan Pulao, Goan Coconut Pulao, Prawn Coconut Milk Pulao · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals Gluten-free

Goan coconut prawn pulao: soaked basmati cooked in coconut milk with prawns, tomato, whole spices and cashews. Mild, serves 5, 40 min plus soaking, video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

17 items

5 people

Basmati Rice2 cup
Cashew (half)10
Ghee1 tbsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Cloves5
Black Peppercorns10
Green Cardamom4
Onion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Green Chilli, Slit2
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Prawns½ cup
Tomato, Finely Chopped½ cup
Coconut Milk½ cup
Water3 cup
Salt2 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	420kcal	2100kcal
Protein	13g	63g
Carbohydrate	71g	354g
Fat	11g	54g
Fibre	4g	20g
Sugar	3.4g	17g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Wash the basmati rice in water and soak it in water for at least 20 minutes. Soak the cashews in water.
Basmati RiceCashew (half)
2
In a pot, heat the ghee and add cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and cardamom. Add the onions and green chilies. Cook until the onion turns translucent.
GheeCinnamonClovesBlack PeppercornsGreen CardamomOnionGreen Chilli
3
Add the ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 1 minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
To this, add the peeled shrimp and chopped tomato.
PrawnsTomato
5
Add the coconut milk and 3 cups of water. Add the salt and sugar.
Coconut MilkWaterSaltSugar
6
Once it comes to a boil, add the lemon juice and the soaked rice.
Lemon Juice
7
Cover with a lid and cook on low flame for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the soaked cashew nuts and gently mix the rice.

Before you start

How long does Coconut Prawn Pulao take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Coconut Prawn Pulao serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coconut Prawn Pulao vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Coconut Prawn Pulao spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Coconut Prawn Pulao?: ½ cup Prawns, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 2 cup Basmati Rice, 1 cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, 10 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Prawn Pulao?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coconut Prawn Pulao?: About 420 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.