Chingri Macher Pulao

Ingredients list for Chingri Macher Pulao

• 2 cups Rice
• 20-25 small Praws
• 1 large Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 4 tablespoons Ghee
• 4-5 Cloves
• 6-8 Black peppercorns
• 1 inch stick Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Green peas shelled
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Clean, wash and soak the rice in four cups of water for half an hour. Drain and keep aside. Clean, de-vein the prawns and wash thoroughly under running water. Apply red chilli powder and turmeric powder and keep aside for half an hour. Peel, wash and finely chop onion and garlic.
2. Heat half the ghee in a large saucepan and fry the onion and garlic till light brown. Add the cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon, fry for half a minute. Add the rice and fry for two to three minutes. Add four cups of water and salt. Bring to boil, cover and cook on low heat.
3. In another saucepan heat the remaining ghee and fry the peas and prawns for two to three minutes. When the rice is nearly cooked add the prawn and peas mixture very gently, cover and cook till done.

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