Shrimp Biryani

Prep - Wash and soak a cup of Basmati Rice in a  bowl for an hour.

Shrimp - Take 250 gm of cleaned Raw shrimp in a pan. Add 1/2 tsp of Salt , a tsp of Red chilli Powder and a pinch of Turmeric powder to it and mix well. Saute them on medium flame until the shrimp are more than 50% cooked.

Masala Paste - Grind an inch of dry Coconut piece, 2 tsp of Coriander Seeds, a tsp of Poppy Seeds, 7-8 peeled Garlic, 1/2 inch of Ginger piece to a smooth creamy paste and keep aside.

Masala Powder - Dry roast 4 cloves, 4 Cardamoms, an inch Cinnamon and grind to a powder.

Now, heat 2 tbsp of Oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Saute 4 Cardamoms, an inch Cinnamon, 4 Cloves, 1 Javitri for few seconds. Add 2 finely sliced Onions, 3 slit Green Chilies and saute until golden brown. Add the cooked shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the ground masala paste, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of Red Chilli Powder and a pinch of Turmeric and saute until oil separates. 

Add the soaked Rice and saute until the masala and rice mixes well. Add 1 3/4 cup of Water and turn the heat to medium and mix well. Cover cook until the rice is done and fluff up the rice with a fork.

Sprinkle the prepared masala along with Chopped Coriander Leaves over the rice and mix carefully. Serve warm with Raita.