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?

0.50 cup Prawns, 0.50 cup Coconut Milk, 2 cup Basmati Rice, 1 cup Onion, 0.50 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 422 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: 10 Cashew (half); 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 inch Cinnamon; 5 Cloves; 4 Green Cardamom; 10 Black Peppercorns; 1 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 0.50 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; 3 cup Water; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 0.50 cup Prawns; 2 cup Basmati Rice; 0.50 cup Coconut Milk

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

Total40 min

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Serves5

Per serving422 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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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.

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for5 servings

Cashew (half)10
Ghee1 tbsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Cloves5
Green Cardamom4
Black Peppercorns10
Onion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Green Chilli, Slit2
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped0.50 cup
Water3 cup
Salt2 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Prawns0.50 cup
Basmati Rice2 cup
Coconut Milk0.50 cup

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

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 5. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 5
Energy	422kcal	2110kcal
Protein	13g	64g
Carbohydrate	71g	356g
Fat	11g	54g
Fibre	4g	20g
Sugar	3.6g	18g

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.
Cashew (half)Basmati Rice
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.
GheeCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomBlack PeppercornsOnionGreen Chilli
3
Add the ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 1 minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
To this, add the peeled shrimp and chopped tomato.
TomatoPrawns
5
Add the coconut milk and 3 cups of water. Add the salt and sugar.
WaterSaltSugarCoconut Milk
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?: 0.50 cup Prawns, 0.50 cup Coconut Milk, 2 cup Basmati Rice, 1 cup Onion, 0.50 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 422 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.