Biryani is one of India’s most prestigious dishes. Pretty much like the pasta of Italy, biryani with shrimps creates a wonderful fusion dish that will spark up your taste buds. The delicious shrimps with the spicy rice make a wonderful taste.
Shrimp Telicherry Biryani recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole to keep it warm for hours together.
Health Benefits
Shrimp Biryani is considered to be high in proteins and gives your body the required intake of saturated fats.
Ingredients
teaspoon of chili powder: 1
teaspoon of turmeric powder: 1/2
salt to taste
tablespoon of vegetable oil: 1
shrimps: 1/2 kg
large sliced onions: 3
green chilies properly crushed to form a paste: 10
tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste: 1
tomato sliced into halves: 1
teaspoon of turmeric powder: 1/2
teaspoon of chili powder: 1
teaspoon of garam masala: 1/2
teaspoon of coriander powder: 2
cup of chopped coriander leaves: 3
tablespoons of ghee: 2
cups of jeera shaala rice, well washed and drained: 3
small finely sliced onion: 1
cups of boiling water: 6
tablespoon of leveled ghee: 3
How To Make Shrimp Telicherry Biryani
- Prepare the marinade for the shrimps and marinate the shrimps for half an hour.
For Biryani Masala
- Heat 2 tablespoon of ghee and fry the onions till brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and chili paste to the mixture.
- Add turmeric powder, garam masala, chili powder, coriander powder and salt and let sauté for 2 minutes.
- Now, add shrimps and place the lid on the vessel.
- After 5 minutes pour squeeze lemon juice and add coriander leaves.
- Remove the vessel from heat once the mixture is thick and consistent.
For Rice
- Add rice to a pot with ghee and fried onions in it. Mix the rice well, until they are coated with ghee.
- Add boiling water and salt.
- Let boil.
- Once boiling level has been achieved, reduce the heat and cover the pot for 10-15 minutes.
To Assemble
- Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
- Layer the dish alternatively with the rice and the shrimp masala. The bottom layer should be of shrimp masala.
- Keep in oven for 30 minutes
- Serve hot
Trivia
Biryani is associated with the cuisine of Hyderabad in India, and has a rich blend that has been merged with many other delicacies.