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Cookd Malabar Prawn Biryani

Also known as Malabar Prawn Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & PulaoRice dishesOne-pot mealsHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total30 min
Cook30 min
Serves3
Per serving695 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Cookd Malabar Prawn Biryani

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5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Malabar prawn biryani: prawns in Cookd Malabar Biryani Kit paste under seeraga samba rice, sealed. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 min plus soaking, video.

High protein

Ingredients

11 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • Seeraga Samba RiceSeeraga Samba Rice1 cup
  • WaterWaterfor soaking
  • Cookd Malabar Biryani KitCookd Malabar Biryani Kit250 grams
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • RaisinsRaisins, Fried10
  • Fried OnionFried Onion2 tbsp
  • Malabar Seasoning OilMalabar Seasoning Oil1 pack
  • SaltSalt1 tbsp
  • PrawnsPrawns500 grams
  • Cashew (half)Cashew (half), Fried10

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts, shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy695kcal2085kcal
Protein44g131g
Carbohydrate99g297g
Fat14g42g
Fibre2.7g8.1g
Sugar1.8g5.4g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and soak 250g of kaima rice for 20-30 mins.

    Seeraga Samba RiceWater

  2. 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.

    Salt

  3. 3

    In a biryani pot, add the malabar biryani paste and saute for a minute. Add the prawn and mix with the paste for a minute. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.

    Cookd Malabar Biryani KitPrawns

  4. 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, fried cashews and fried raisins as garnish. Cover tightly and cook on dum for 12-15 mins then allow it to rest for 10-15 mins.

    Mint LeavesCoriander LeavesRaisinsFried OnionCashew (half)

  5. 5

    Pour over the seasoning oil and fluff the biryani rice and masala gently Drizzle ghee (optional) and serve hot!

    Malabar Seasoning Oil

Before you start

How long does Cookd Malabar Prawn Biryani take?
30 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Cookd Malabar Prawn Biryani serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Malabar Prawn Biryani vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd Malabar 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 Malabar Prawn Biryani?
500 grams Prawns, 250 grams Cookd Malabar Biryani Kit, 1 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, 1 pack Malabar Seasoning Oil, 10 Raisins, 10 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Malabar Prawn Biryani?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Malabar Prawn Biryani?
About 695 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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