How long does Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani take?

30 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani serve?

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

Is Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani?

500 grams Prawns, 200 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 pack Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 10 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani?

About 619 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani

Name: Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice; as needed Water; 8 cup Water; 1 tbsp Salt; 500 grams Prawns; 200 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit; 60 ml Water; 2 tbsp Fried Onion; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; 10 Cashew (half), Fried; 1 pack Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil

30 min
medium
Serves 3

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5 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 Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals High protein

Hyderabadi prawn biryani on dum: prawns in Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit paste under part-boiled basmati. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 min plus soaking, video.

High protein

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

12 items

3 people

Basmati Rice1 cup
Wateras needed
Water8 cup
Salt1 tbsp
Prawns500 grams
Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit200 grams
Water60 ml
Fried Onion2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Cashew (half), Fried10
Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil1 pack

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	619kcal	1857kcal
Protein	42g	127g
Carbohydrate	83g	248g
Fat	13g	39g
Fibre	2.1g	6.3g
Sugar	2.3g	6.9g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Wash and soak 250g of basmati rice for 20-30 mins.
Basmati RiceWater
2
In another pot, bring 2L water to a boil with 1 tbsp (12g) of salt. Strain the soaked rice and add it to the pot of water, boil for 5-6 mins, until the rice is 75% done.
WaterSalt
3
Add the prawn and mix with the paste for a minute. Add ¼ cup of water and cook for 4 - 5 mins on a medium flame, until the consistency is thick again.
PrawnsCookd Hyderabadi Biryani KitWater
4
Strain the cooked rice and add directly on top of the biryani masala and add 1/4 cup of the boiled rice water. Add fried onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves and fried cashews as garnish. Cover tightly and cook on dum for 12-15 mins then allow it to rest for 10-15 mins.
Fried OnionCoriander LeavesMint LeavesCashew (half)
5
Pour over the seasoning oil and fluff the biryani rice and masala gently Drizzle ghee (optional) and serve hot!
Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil

Before you start

How long does Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani take?: 30 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani?: 500 grams Prawns, 200 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 pack Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 10 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani?: About 619 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.