Cookd Hyderabadi Prawn Biryani
Also known as Prawn Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes
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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
Ingredients
12 itemsBasmati Rice1 cup
Wateras needed
Salt1 tbsp
Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit200 grams
Prawns500 grams
Cashew (half), Fried10
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Fried Onion2 tbsp
Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil1 pack
Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 621kcal | 1863kcal |
| Protein | 43g | 128g |
| Carbohydrate | 83g | 250g |
| Fat | 13g | 39g |
| Fibre | 2.4g | 7.2g |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 7.2g |
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.
SaltWater
- 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.
Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani KitPrawnsWater
- 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.
Cashew (half)Mint LeavesCoriander LeavesFried Onion
- 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 Mint Leaves, 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 621 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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