Chettinad Style Prawn Biryani

Step 1: To prepare Chettinad Style Prawn Biryani Recipe, wash and clean prawns well, collect in a bowl and add ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, few drops of lemon juice and 2-3 pinch salt

Step 2: Mix well and marinate for 15-20 minutes

Step 3: Wash and soak rice in water for a minimum 30 minutes before cooking

Step 4: Heat oil in a large and thick bottomed handi and add the whole spices and wait till they splutter

Step 5: Now add shallots and saute them till they are pale in color

Step 6: Add green chili paste, grated coconut and marinated prawns and mix well

Step 7: Fry for 4-5 minutes and then slowly add curd and carefully mix everything to avoid breaking the prawns

Step 8: Keep the flames high and let the water from curd dry up completely

Step 9: Season with coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt

Step 10: Fry till it is cooked and deeper in color

Step 11: Now add the soaked rice and again stir well such that everything incorporates well with each other

Step 12: Add warm water (double the quantity of rice), check salt and add a dollop of ghee and mix well

Step 13: Allow the rice to come to a boil, close the lid and let the rice cook at low heat

Step 14: Keep the lid covered till the rice is done

Step 15: Gently mix the rice and collect in a serving bowl

Step 16: Garnish with chopped coriander and chopped curry leaves

Step 17: Serve the Chettinad Style Prawn Biryani hot with raita for a wholesome meal