Green Masala Shrimp Pulao | Shrimp Pilaf | Green Masala Shrimp Pilaf | Green Masala Prawns Pulao

For the green masala paste:
1 inch piece ginger
8-10 garlic cloves
Handful coriander leaves (approximately a whole bunch with stems)
6-7 green chilies (or more if you like spicy)
few mint leaves
1 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
1½ tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp salt
Very little water for making a thick paste

Blend the above ingredients to a smooth thick paste with very little water. Keep aside.

For the shrimp marination:
15-18 jumbo shrimp (preferably large but any other kind is ok if large is not available)
1 tsp turmeric
Prepared green masala paste

Apply the turmeric, prepared green masala, mix and marinate for 10 minutes.

For the main recipe:
1 ½ cups basmati rice (washed and kept aside)
2 medium onions chopped
1 tsp garam masala
1 inch piece cinnamon
2 bay leaves
2 tsp garam masala
1 cup coconut milk (I’m using thick milk)
Salt as per taste
3 cups hot water
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp ghee
Coriander leaves for garnish (optional)

Heat oil and add the cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
Add chopped onion and saute until golden.
Add marinated shrimp and just mix lightly.
Add the washed basmati rice, salt, coconut milk, garam masala, ghee and mix gently.
Add the hot water, mix very gently and bring to a boil.
Cover and cook on low flame for 12-15 minutes or until the rice is soft and fluffy, checking once in between.
Switch off the flame and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with coriander leaves if you like.

Serves 4

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