Prawn Pulao

Ingredients:
Prawns - 2 Cups (Washed,cleaned and divined)
Basmati Rice - 2 Cups (Washed and dried)
Ginger-garlic-green chillies Paste - 1 tbsp.
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp.
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.
Onion - 1 (Finely Chopped)
Bay Leaf - 1
Cloves - 4
Black Peppercorns - 4
Cinnamon Stick - 1
Javatri/Star Anise - 1
Cardamom - 2
Coriander Leaves - 2 tbsp. (Chopped)
Oil - 3 tbsp.
Salt - To Taste.

Method:

Mix red chilli powder,turmeric powder,tandoori masala,salt and prawns in
a bowl and keep it aside for 30 mins.

Heat oil in a flat bottom pan and add the whole spices (bay leaf,cloves,
star anise/javatri,black peppercorns,cinnamon stick and cardamom)
and let it crack.

Add ginger-garlic-green chillies paste and fry for a minute.

Add the chopped onions and fry till transculent.

Add the washed rice and fry for 5 mins on low flame.

Now add the marinated prawns along with its masala and fry for
a minute.

Then add 4 cups of hot water and cover and cook till the rice
is done.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve the prawn pulao
hot with raita.