Prawn Masala Rice Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Prawn Masala Rice Recipe, firstly marinate the prawns by applying chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt and keep them aside for 30 minutes

Step 2: Scrape the outer skin of the carrot and cut it into fine long slices

Step 3: Chop the capsicum into thin long slices

Step 4: Par boil the basmati rice in a saucepan by adding bay leaves, peppercorns, cloves and a pinch of salt

Step 5: Also add 1 teaspoon oil to the boiling rice so that they don't become sticky

Step 6: After the rice gets par-boiled, spread it on a colander/big strainer so the water drains out and let it dry for 30 minutes

Step 7: Spread the cinnamon and pepper powder on it

Step 8: In a kadai/wok add oil and fry onions and let them turn pinkish

Step 9: Then add the paste made out of garlic and ginger

Step 10: Let it get fried for sometime

Step 11: Add the veggies and fry for sometime

Step 12: Cut the prawns into 2-3 pieces and add it to the kadai and fry for about 8 minutes

Step 13: After 8 Mins, add the sauces and fry for one more minute

Step 14: Add salt and mix well

Step 15: Once this is done add the cooked basmati rice and mix well ensuring that the rice grains does not break

Step 16: Add butter and mix properly

Step 17: Switch off the gas and garnish with chopped coriander leaves

Step 18: Serve Prawn Masala Rice Recipe with green salad and raita of your choice for a delicious weekday lunch or dinner