Udupi Prawn Pulao

Ingredients list for Udupi Prawn Pulao

• 300 grams Prawns
• 1 1/2 cups Rice
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 3 Dried red chillies
• 1/2 inch stick Cinnamon
• 1 Green cardamom
• 2 Cloves
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 2 medium Onions,finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Green peas
• 1 cup Coconut milk

Method

1. Slice the prawns horizontally into half. Sprinkle salt and turmeric powder and mix. Grind red chillies, cinnamon, green cardamom and cloves with a little water to a fine paste.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and sauté till lightly browned. Add rice to the onions in the pan and sauté for two minutes. Add green peas and the marinated prawns and mix. Add the ground paste and mix well. Add coconut milk and stir. Add two cups of water. Cover and cook on medium heat till the rice is done.