Prawn Biryani Recipe

About Prawn Biryani Recipe: The easiest and quickest Biryani recipe, that you can cook in about 40 minutes! Prawns take very less time to marinate in comparison with chicken or meat, thus reducing the preparation time. Prawns cooked in yogurt, spices, onions and layered with rice, makes this dish bursting with flavours and aromatic spices. You can cook this dish for a dinner party at home or even unexpected guests arrive and you wish to present an elaborate looking meal. Serve this with a Mirchi ka salan or a Raita to best enjoy the biryani!
- Total Cook Time 55 mins
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 40 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Medium

Ingredients of Prawn Biryani
- 300 gms prawns (shelled, cleaned and washed)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste
- 1/2 cup onion paste
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup cream
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup onions (oil to pan fry), fried
- 1 cup rice (boiled till almost done)
How to Make Prawn Biryani
HideShow MediaKey Ingredients: prawns (shelled, cleaned and washed), turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, ginger and garlic paste, onion paste, garam masala, yogurt, cream, coriander leaves, onions (oil to pan fry), rice (boiled till almost done)
Recipe Notes
If you are using frozen prawns, defrost them properly before marinating.