How long does Prawn Biryani take?

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

How many people does Prawn Biryani serve?

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

Is Prawn Biryani 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 Prawn Biryani?

500 grams Prawns, 2 cup Basmati Rice, ¾ cup Mint Leaves, ¾ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Biryani?

About 613 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Biryani

Name: Prawn Biryani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 cup Basmati Rice; 500 grams Prawns; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; As Needed Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Bay Leaves; 3 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 Tomato, Thinly Sliced; As Needed Salt; 4 Green Chilli; 3 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¾ cup Mint Leaves; ¾ cup Coriander Leaves; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 3 cup Water; 1 tbsp Ghee; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves

40 min
mild
Serves 5
100% liked
12 people cooked this

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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9 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 Eral Biryani, Prawn Chettinad Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

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

Prawn biryani, or eral biryani: prawns and basmati cooked in coconut milk with mint and spices, on dum. Mild, serves 4, 40 min plus soaking, video.

Good for: Ramzan, Party

Ingredients

23 items

5 people

Basmati Rice2 cup
Prawns500 grams
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
SaltAs Needed
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves1
Cloves3
Green Cardamom3
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Tomato, Thinly Sliced2
SaltAs Needed
Green Chilli4
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Mint Leaves1 cup
Coriander Leaves1 cup
Coconut Milk1 cup
Water3 cup
Ghee1 tbsp

Contains: milk, 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	613kcal	3065kcal
Protein	30g	148g
Carbohydrate	76g	378g
Fat	23g	116g
Fibre	5.7g	29g
Sugar	4.8g	24g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Wash and soak the rice for 30 mins.
Basmati Rice
2
Marinate the prawns using turmeric, chilli powder, salt, pepper powder and refrigerate it for 30 mins.
PrawnsTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltBlack Pepper Powder
3
Heat a pan with oil, add the marinated prawns, saute it for 2 mins and remove it in a bowl.
Oil
4
In the same pan add all the whole spices followed by the sliced onions and saute it until dark golden brown.
CinnamonBay LeavesClovesGreen CardamomOnion
5
Add sliced tomatoes, salt and whole green chillies to the pan and cook it until oil separates.
TomatoSaltGreen Chilli
6
Add in all the dry masalas and ginger garlic paste, and continue to cook until the raw smell goes off. Add 3/4th of mint and coriander, followed by coconut milk.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic PasteMint LeavesCoriander LeavesCoconut Milk
7
Add the prawns and soaked rice. Pour in the water and adjust the seasoning at this point. Close the lid and let it cook for 15 mins.
Water
8
Remove the lid add in the ghee, remaining mint and coriander and keep it for dum for 10 mins
GheeMint LeavesCoriander Leaves
9
Serve it hot with raita.

Before you start

How long does Prawn Biryani take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Biryani serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Biryani 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 Prawn Biryani?: 500 grams Prawns, 2 cup Basmati Rice, ¾ cup Mint Leaves, ¾ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Biryani?: About 613 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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NandhuMay 2023
My mom who doesn't eats biryani much loved my first try at this recipe 🤩❤ Thankyou !!
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A Cookd cookMarch 2023
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BalajiOctober 2025
Yummy Biryani🤤
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Sai MahalakshmiMarch 2025
Thank you Cookd ✨
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A Cookd cookMarch 2025
awesome recipe ! turned out fantastic!!
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Meenu vickyDecember 2024
very very tasty 😍😍👍
Shivakumar RamasubramanianDecember 2022
Came out so well!!!